I really really like my iud. But I’ve had problems with pills and the shot.
I gained weight with the nexaplanon and it made me rage like a lunatic, I knew I was raging but I had no control over it. I’ve had the mirena for a few years now and the bleeding/cramping was terrible for the first 7-8 months but since then it’s been pretty good. I do have to wear a liner 24/7 because I will randomly spot but that’s it
Paragard👌, nexplanon gave me alot of side effects and gained 20lbs in a month
Everyone will have different experiences.
My experience with it, was horrid. I gained 15lbs in the first two weeks, bled nonstop for an entire two months. I couldn’t deal with it. If you’re anemic, I’d stay away from it.
And the way it works, can in some cases result in infertility
I recently got nexplanonwith a lot of hesitation. Everyone is different but what I can tell you is that I am always the 1% and have every side effect. This is my first birth control after nearly 10 years. I was hesitant bc of my past experiences w BC and bc of the weight gain warning. It’s been since feb and I’ve only lost weight and not had any periods
I had an iud it was very uncomfortable and it failed me as it came out and I have gotten pregnant twice since 
love my kids though
My friend had the nexplanon and it broke in her arm and caused a whole slew of issues for her.
I use the depo, didn’t gain weight
I had the paragard IUD (made from copper, no hormones) and it was awful! My periods were super heavy, like a crime scene. I switched over to the Mirena IUD (has hormones) and my periods are suuuuuper light. I love it and it lasts 5 or 6 years! I haven’t gained any weight; infact, I’ve lost weight 
Good luck, Mama!!
I had nexplanon for 5 years… I didnt start the weight gain til about the 3rd year. Gained almost 40 pounds… My hair was falling out and migraines… Once I got it removed I lost weight but got pregnant 5 months later😂
I will be getting the depo shot in a few weeks. Im 3 weeks post partum right now and have decided the depo is best for me. This will be my third time on it. I used it after having my first too i breastfeed so i have to have something that wont lower my supply.
The first time I had it done I lost a lot of weight but couldn’t control my bladder and was bleeding nonstop for like 4 months, the second time I got it done I had no period I didn’t gain nor lose any weight but it did make my arm go numb constantly since it was placed wrong. Now I’m on it for the 3rd time and so far I haven’t gained nor lost any weight on it but I am having a period nonstop. I had it put in the day that I was leaving the hospital and my son is going on 5months.
I have the Merida IUD. So far I love it. I usually have really heavy periods and with this I don’t. I’m heavy set and was worried about being able to I manage it. I haven’t gained any weight with it. Definitely talk it over with your Dr.
Try non hormonal birth control. It helps prevent all the nasty symptoms that hormonal birth control causes. My body never responded well to hormonal. I actually got pregnant off the pill twice
Talk to your doctor. Only s/he can guide you. Everyone reacts differently. I have had friends who loved the shot and others who had it make their life hell. I’ve had friends be good with the pills and others ended up pregnant even though they were taking the pills. Youre going to get a mixed bag of opinions and nobody here can tell you what would work best for you. Good luck!
I actually lost weight the easiest on nexplanon I had it for about 1.5 years before wanting number 2.
Depo made me gain 50lbs, no sex drive and so so hormonal.
The pill was hard because I could never remember to take it. Which is how I got pregnant with our first.
I had nexplanon and it was great for the most part. I didn’t gain any weight, but it made my periods super irregular (anywhere between 12 to 50 day cycles). It also made me a little over hormonal the first couple months, but that leveled out. Most of my friends that have had it also really liked it, but I have known a couple ladies that bled constantly, like 2+ months strait. So moral of the story, give it a shot and if it’s not for you, do something else.
I got married and had kids, boom… All the birth control I needed
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They can give you the depo shot before you even leave the hospital
I’m on nexplanon and I’ve lost 32lbs
I have the nexplanon and I’m going on year 5 of having it. I haven’t had any issues besides weight gain but I have a lot of other factors that have helped with that ( I work evening shift and our shift has a lot of dinners and stuff like that) plus I have other meds that put in factors for the weight gain. But before I started evenings and my other meds I had no weight gain. The first couple years my periods were regular but I only get my periods now maybe once every 6-8 months. I honestly love the nexplanon and have had no problems with it. But everyone has different reactions to it. But I’d definitely speak with your dr and see what he has to say.
I got nexplanon after I had my youngest 5 years ago. I have always had a yoyo weight gain and lose. It didn’t change with it. I never had any side effects but when I got my period, every 3 months like clockwork, it was rough.
Just remember that everyone is different. Some need hormones while some don’t. My body needs them so I do have the Nexplanon and have had it 3 times now. I’m overweight, don’t think it’s from the birth control but it could be hindering me in losing. I don’t want anymore kids and this method works best for me. My periods are super light or not even there and I’d rather that be the case then how they were before. Doctors claim it can last for 5 years now but after 3 years, I have to have it replaced or I bleed super heavy. Your doctor will be able to guide you in choosing what’s best.
The most effective is definitely mirena
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I’ve been on the nexplanon for going on 6 years, I have to get my second one out in a few months. I have no complaints with it. I have gained weight since being on it but honestly that’s a common side effect with all birth controls.
Your body is different than everyone else’s and we all react differently. The pill was the best method for me I tried the depo shot and almost died and now I have my tubes tied so that’s my birth control
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I had paragard put in after my 2nd in 2013 and it was great, only downside was heavier periods for me. No weight gain or anything since it is made of copper so no hormones.
The copper is toxic to sperm
In 2019, the string that hangs from it which is almost exactly like fishing line started poking me inside, it must have gotten pushed inward somehow and by that time we were ready to try for baby 3 so I googled it and many women said they removed it themselves easily so my husband actually pulled it out didnt hurt at all honestly
And 3 weeks later I was pregnant
I would definitely get it again
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I got the Nexaplanon. I didn’t have any side effects. It was wonderful for me. No weight gain, very regular cycle.
Vasectomy. My hubby got it done when I got pregnant with our last baby so I didn’t have to get on birth control 
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BC is not one size fits all, Yelp review kinda product. The effects are all over the board. You won’t know how it affects you until you try it. For example, I see people saying Nexplanon worked great for them. Fantastic. It made me so uncharacteristically emotionally fragile that I cried while doing my taxes when the preparer asked what I was going to go with the refund. Like full on, sobbing randomly over the most inappropriate things. Literally had me questioning my sanity. And then there was the weight gain. Depo however agrees with my system. But not the next person.
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Honestly you’ll get a lot of different opinions on what the “best” birth control is. The best thing to do is discuss all the different options with your doctor as well as doing research but even then, you’ll likely have to try a few to see what works well with your particular body chemistry. Personally I LOVED depo and didn’t have ANY negative side effects. The worst for me was nexplanon.
Currently I am taking a hormone pill since I am breast feeding. Doctors refer to it as the “mini pill”. I’m 4 months postpartum and I’m not pregnant yet so it seems to be doing its job 
but, honestly, you can’t go off what works for other people. I had the traditional pill and if I was late taking it by even an hour I would get my period immediately. Then I had the patch which I loved but it was kind of annoying sometimes.
If you plan on breastfeeding PLEASE talk to lactionist as the hormones can/will affect your supply.
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I’ve only heard bad things about nexplanon… I get the depo vera shot every 3 months and it’s great. No weight gain and no periods!
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All hormone birth control can cause increase appetite hense weight gain. However definitely talk to Dr on what u r expecting out of birth control. Different strokes for different folks as all our bodies r different.
I love my nexplanon. This will be my third time having it. It stopped my periods and I actually lost some weight. And had no real side effects from it.
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I hated the nexplanon personally. It made me bleed constantly, but that has been every hormone based birth control I’ve had. Just because its awful for someone else, doesn’t mean it’s not a good fit for you. Just talk to your doctor. The beauty of the nexplanon is that even though its a 3 year birth control, you can get it taken out whenever if it’s not working for you.
everyone’s different personally in my case I take the pill the first few weeks of course I’d forget but managed to set an alarm for every single day at 6pm to take it and I’d make sure to keep it In my wallet cause I take that everywhere I go when I leave home I’ve been taking it the past 2 years since I had my son and it’s worked for me & my periods come every month for 3-4 days no heavy bleeding and I haven’t had spotting either so I prefer it
Nexaplom was great for me, didn’t gain any weight, got it removed for endometriosis surgery… iuds made me bleed all the time. Debating getting another!
The nexplanon did cause me to gain weight. It was about 10 to 15 lb over 3 years. It also made my period really unpredictable. I would have none for 2 mo. and then I would have it for a week every other week for about 2 months. The last one was a full three weeks straight. Not to mention that I had lower back pain sensitive boobs and cramps I had not experienced since I was a teenager. For me it was the worst that I had ever used. In October I will be going back to the IUD.
I did best with the patch, any that stay in my body caused my periods to be never ending. Depo caused me to gain ungodly amounts of weight that I cannot get off then I switched to the patch and it was my favorite but I ended up just getting my tubes fully removed as a permanent form at the beginning of this year.
Nexxplannon was the worst birth control I ever used. I bled constantly for months, I had more frequent migraines, and when I wasn’t bleeding I would bleed when I had sex. I don’t mean a little blood, I mean I had to get a new mattress because it looks like somebody got their throat slit and bled out all over my mattress. Also it moved. Like an inch down and it sunk into my arm.
I would look into IUDs personally, the mirena was a good choice for me personally.
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I have had the Kyleena IUD for just over a year and I LOVE it. It’s like the Mirena but has a lower does of hormone. My periods have become super light and I’ve had zero weight gain. I actually weigh less now than I did pre-pregnancy. The only side effect I got was some light sensitivity the first 2 weeks after it was put in, I just didn’t go out in the sun much. But now, I have no side effects at all. I’m not the greatest at remembering to take pills, so this is super convenient. Just have it inserted and forget about it for 5 years!
I hated nexplanon. Messed my clockwork cycle up and when I did get a period it was AWFUL. It also made me severely depressed and hated sex. As soon as I got off of it I felt much better, and my sex drive came back as well.
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I have iud… for the last 10 years …Mirena have to a new one every 5 years but awesome on light period or none at all
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I’ve had basically every contraception except the Mirena, I can’t have it anyway. I’ve three children while on different ones, the pill, the high strength pill and the depo shot. I’ve also had three other pregnancies that didn’t come to term (miscarriage early on). Its best to talk to the doctor on what you would prefer as in side effects, and whats safest while breastfeeding. What works for some women don’t work for others. Good luck with your bub
If you want to be healthy use ovia fertility app and ovulation strips instead, I’ve tried every form of birth control and they’re so bad for you 
iud has always been my favorite…i actually lost 50 lbs on it
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I have a mirena. Been in about two years now and I love it so much. Never gained a pound. Rarely get a period and if I do it’s just light spotting. Never affected my mood like other birth controls did and never effected me breastfeeding my baby either
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Well it’s like I’ve told my children since becoming of age to know and ask and understand about sex…the only absolute birth control in this life that is 100% fool proof is…NOT FKN…and yes I’ve said it exactly like that a dozen times if the subject came up…otherwise you are always taking a risk even being doubly protective (pills,condoms,shots, surgeries) none of them are fool proof…but NOT FKN, that works 100% of the time lol…
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I didn’t notice any weight gain with Nexplanon, as long as you workout. I also loved the xulane patches.
Mirena has been good for me. I gained weight but I love myself anyways to not be insecure. A happy mom is all that matters to your kids. Not your appearance.
Note other comments every body will react differently to most BC.
Didn’t gain weight with Nexplanon but definitely moody in the beginning and definitely messed up my period cycle. But everyone is different!
Everyone reacts differently. I had the nexplanon with my first for 2 years. The first year i didn’t get my period at all. and i asked for it to be taken out the second year. Got pregnant with my second son that year. Now after having my 3rd last year first girl i have the nexplanon in again over a year now only thing is haven’t gotten my period yet again
I have tge paraguard it’s horrible for me now. I’m looking into the patch or nexplanon. I like the shot but can’t get it because it will make my migrains worse I was told. Bedsider.org. is a great website to see pros and cons also cost of all options
No IUD. Too risky. Had to have mine surgically removed with 15 months. Ruined my uterus which was removed 2 years later. Not worth it. Good luck!
I had my periods stop. The weight gain sucked. O and baby #3 is sound asleep at 8 years old. But I am now having fertility issues so its a toss up. Every one is different
If you plan to breast feed, that will limit your options.
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Nexplanon did not cause me to gain weight, that dosent happen to everyone
Condoms. Never going to put birth control poison, uh I mean medicine, in me ever again.
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The copper IUD since has 0 hormones so it doesn’t have to affect you.
Besides if you plan to breastfeed I think you cant have something that has hormones…
U might put one weight with nexplanon buuuut U will put on more if U get pregnant 
I’m on my 2nd nexplanon and after a condom baby and a pill baby this is the only thing that I’ve used and haven’t fallen pregnant on lol.
Love my nexplannon and no bad side effects!
I have had nexplanon for three years… zero sex drive and just recently started bleeding 3 weeks each month …
Iud I got pregnant on the pill and the Depo shot is AWFUL. Do not get it
Nexplanon is one of the more dangerous ones and is similar to depo is the sense it will make you gain weight
Gained 20lb first month with Mirena and got it the 6 weeks after I gave birth too, so stay away.
U don’t want to use to use Depo Shot either u gain tons of weight and hard to lose it when u come off only, mood swings and all too , only thing food about it was no periods … For me
It was the worst birth control I’ve ever been on, I had my period for 7 months straight, and when I finally had enough the new doctor I had, was fishing around in my arm for 15 minutes bitching about why women shouldn’t get it. Depo for me.
I love my Nuvaring, less side effects than the pill or depo shot
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Well I always learned abstinence is the best birth control…other then that your chancing anything else really. Condoms break and pills sometimes don’t work…and I have had friends get pregnant on the shot.
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I didn’t experience any weight gain however I bled(had a period) non stop after having it out in. For almost 2 years I bled non stop until I was able to afford to have it removed.
I’m on nuva ring now and have had no issues
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Copper IUD has no hormones so won’t affect your weight, mood etc
You kind of have to just pick one and maybe it’ll work for you, maybe you’ll have to pick another. I have the nexplanon. I love it, no side effects, no period, it’s been really a place it and forget it method for me.
I have paragaurd. I chose it because it has 0 hormones
Mirena, 8 years in…no issues here
Those saying abstinence are not being realistic or giving helpful advice.
A vasectomy for your significant other.
Get your tubes tied.
Abstinence. Otherwise nothing is 100%
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IUD. If it’s non hormonal it shouldn’t interfere with breastfeeding.
Do you want more children or are you done? I was done and got my tubes removed.
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I have the implant in my arm. Didnt gain weight. I put myself on a low carb high protein diet.
I’m on my 2nd nexplanon. Just had my first one replaced this week actually. I love it and especially love not having a period. I gained 25 pounds during my pregnancy but lost a total of 80 pounds once I got it. Haven’t had any real side effects from it either. I love love love it! I’ve also tried the pill, the patch and Mirena, and Nexplanon has been my fave! The worst for me was the Mirena.
Little too late sister.
The kind that works.
Im sorry…that was super lame…i just felt the need to say it.
Carry on…
BC in general scares me with all the side effects. Lol. But it’s better than getting pregnant again. Never had issues with the patch. Gained a ton of weight on the shot in just 6 months. After my 5th son born last year I decided to try the mini pill. Been on it for almost a year now and haven’t had any issues other than slight nausea the first month or 2. And if you plan on breastfeeding the mini pill is good for that.
Im on the ring. I change it every 4 weeks, rarely have periods. I didnt notice any weight gain with it. Cant really feel it during sex and if I want it out, I can just take it out and stop it without needing a dr visit. Last time I stopped it, my periods went back to regular in 2-3 months.
I have had the copper iud- ParaGard. No hormones, so no side effects. Lasts 10 yrs, but I took it out after 3 so we could have a second baby. I loved it.
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I Hated nexplanon. I got it removed after a year and switched to the copper iud. No hormones made a huge difference for me!
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I love my mirena! No period in 3.5 years! 
Abstinence or condoms. Doesnt effect your hormones. I will never take birth control again
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I was on the depot shit and honestly I liked it at first…but than I gained alot of weight from it…I stopped taking it 4 months ago and I still haven’t had a period…I wanted to get the pill but I’m prone to blood clots so they suggested it…never again!
My experience has been decent so far. I have endometriosis, which can cause a negative impact with any birth control. As any birth control, you’re going to have the weight gain/loss, mood swings, headaches, irregular bleeding, etc warnings. The experience is different for everyone due to the body’s chemicals and genetic makeup. My opinion- I would definitely give it a try. As soon as you don’t want it, remove it and it’s effects with disappear with it. The only concern I would express to you is the emotional changes it can cause. I’ve had A TIME with that, but that comes with endometriosis as well. Don’t be afraid to try it. It may be one of the best things for you and your body.
No birth control is 100%, obviously. I would just look up the side effects off all you are considering and weigh out the pros and cons. My sons girlfriend had nexplanon since September. No period, gained about 10 pounds. All normal nothing out of the ordinary. But she didn’t feel right and went to her OBGYN and negative pregnancy test (twice). This pass Sunday she started having stomach pains. Long story short, she was 38 weeks pregnant and had NO clue. The baby is perfect. She thought she was feeling gas bubbles. So now I’m a Gigi to a beautiful baby boy. So if you do get on it and have concerns have them run blood tests or do an ultrasound.
I had the older implanon. It was great. No symptoms and no period or spotting for 2 years. Loved it. Then i changed to the nexplanon… didnt like it, a lot of symptoms and bleeding. Switched to the copper IUD.
I absolutely loved my nexplanon!