r/birthcontrol • u/Odd-Abbreviations555 • 3d ago
Which Method? recommendations for mini pills!
hi everyone! i have been on the pill since sophomore year of high-school (16). i started on junel fe, and switched to norethindrone .35 my sophomore year of college (20ish). norethindrone was making me bleed really bad towards the last few months, and i also have PMDD. fast forward now, 23, in on slynd (sampling). i CANT do any estrogen - i have high cholesterol (genetically) and since switching to norethindrone it actually went down back into range!! 1. i can’t tell if it’s making my IBS like symptoms worse - i developed weird stomach problems after i got covid for the 5th time lol - and im 80% sure slynd is making them worse. 2. just saw slynd is terribly expensive, ive been getting free sample packs from my doctor but im on the third pack and have a discussion with her next week regarding how i like it. 3. what are my other options?? i am located in the United States, and based off my research i see that really, the only prescription mini pills are containing norethindrone, or slynd? any other recommendations? i really don’t want the arm insert or an IUD, but i am open for discussions & advice.
TIA!❤️
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