birth control

[Buttonz]

I've been on the Nuva Ring for two and a half years and I love it. I can't imagine being on anything else.

I've heard horror stories about weight gain on Depo, has anyone else noticed this?

[Cardinal026]

Buttonz - YES. I was on Depo for almost 2 years, and I averaged a gain of about 5-7 pounds per shot - no change in diet or exercise, it was pretty frustrating. However, almost as soon as I stopped taking it, I lost the weight again.

[ASUADPi]

Originally Posted by Buttonz

I've been on the Nuva Ring for two and a half years and I love it. I can't imagine being on anything else.

I've heard horror stories about weight gain on Depo, has anyone else noticed this?

I really think it's per individual. My best friends sister was on depo for a while and she bleed all the time. I've been on and off Depo for the last 4 year (like on for about two years, go off for one cycle, then back on) and I don't get a period (love it!!!). The only reason I've gained weight now is that I'm not as active as I was the last couple of years. I stopped going to the gym all the time and I wasn't coaching, so I got lazy. It's me and has nothing to do with the Depo.

As for breakouts, I have broken out alot this last month, but I've also been super duper stressed. (Teacher, don't get paid during the summer but have bills to pay, very stressful on how to pay said bills).

Now I've been on the pill. I was put on the pill in high school because my periods were erratic and the cramps were horrendous. It was really my dad who wanted me to go on something, I don't think he liked seeing me in that much pain. But then freshman year of college, my dad got a new insurance company and for some reason they didn't cover the pill but they covered Depo (yeah go figure), so I went on Depo.

The thing is that not everyone is going to have the "cake walk" that I have had. That is why there are so many different forms of birth control because we all react to them different ways. I love Depo, others hate it. For me it's like, why should I put myself throught the wretched pain of a period when I have no plans to concieve any time soon.

[amanda6035]

Originally Posted by ASUADPi

For me it's like, why should I put myself throught the wretched pain of a period when I have no plans to concieve any time soon.

hahah. well said.

[Educatingblue]

I have the Mirena IUD and I love it. I will admit it was quite painful having it inserted and a lot of money. The good thing is it lasts for 5 years and most people have no period or occassional spotting. Luvin' it!

[PinkRose1098]

Originally Posted by Educatingblue

I have the Mirena IUD and I love it. I will admit it was quite painful having it inserted and a lot of money. The good thing is it lasts for 5 years and most people have no period or occassional spotting. Luvin' it!

I tried that but my body didn't like it and, how is the nice way to say this?, rejected it. So sad because I was looking forward to no AF for a while.

[Educatingblue]

Originally Posted by PinkRose1098

I tried that but my body didn't like it and, how is the nice way to say this?, rejected it. So sad because I was looking forward to no AF for a while.

Yeah my Dr. said that was a possible risk especially for women who have not yet had children. I have had mine for almost 2 years now, so hopefully it is well anchored in place.

Just be glad you realized your body rejected it early on rather than 9 mos later

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by Educatingblue

Yeah my Dr. said that was a possible risk especially for women who have not yet had children. I have had mine for almost 2 years now, so hopefully it is well anchored in place.

Just be glad you realized your body rejected it early on rather than 9 mos later

So doctors will at least try it if you haven't had a kid yet, I hope? I am getting so frustrated with having no good BC options!! (Pills don't work for me.)

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by ugablonde

if i gain weight i'll be so pissed!

If you end up pregnant, you're going to gain more weight than the pills would EVER cause you to gain.

Oh, and TMI about your boyfriend and you being fiends.