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As a frequent birth control changer, I have seen some pros and cons to most types. I have tried the shot, the patch, the pill and I'm currently on the arm implant. Each had pluses.
If you are looking for a birth control where you will have a period every month, take the pill or patch.
If you are looking for something that you don't have to worry about every day/week, there's the shot. It's good, but my advice would be to understand that you need to take bone medication (just take a daily vitamin focused on bones you'll be fine).
If you are looking for a much longer term birth control (3 years), nexplanon (arm implant) is a good one. No worries about going to doctors office for shots, or the pharmacy for the pills/patches.
WARNING: Any type of birth control causes spotting. Nexplanon and the Shot are the ones that I struggled with when it comes to spotting.
I would suggest that you do your research and discuss all the effects with your doctor. While one person enjoys one type of BC, another person might disagree.
If you are looking for a birth control where you will have a period every month, take the pill or patch.
If you are looking for something that you don't have to worry about every day/week, there's the shot. It's good, but my advice would be to understand that you need to take bone medication (just take a daily vitamin focused on bones you'll be fine).
If you are looking for a much longer term birth control (3 years), nexplanon (arm implant) is a good one. No worries about going to doctors office for shots, or the pharmacy for the pills/patches.
WARNING: Any type of birth control causes spotting. Nexplanon and the Shot are the ones that I struggled with when it comes to spotting.
I would suggest that you do your research and discuss all the effects with your doctor. While one person enjoys one type of BC, another person might disagree.
If not breastfeeding I love the patch. If breastfeeding the mini pill or the one they put in your arm thats good for 3 years.
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