Should I try the birth control pill first?

Question

My long-term boyfriend and I are hoping to have sex for the first time. Neither of us has ever had sex before and we plan on using a condom, but I'd like to use another form of birth control as well.

I have my license and am able to drive to Planned Parenthood/clinics/doctors' offices. I've done tons of research on birth control methods and I think I'd like to try a hormonal IUD. My question is, should I try the birth control pill first, as sort of a test? Or should I just jump in head first and get the IUD?

I'm a very sensitive person and I worry that hormonal birth control will cause emotional problems or physical problems. Are the side effects of the pill comparable to the side effects of a hormonal IUD? I don't want to make the wrong decision!

Answer

I would reccommend that you try the pill first because like you, I am also sensitive to hormones. I never tried an IUD, but I tried something similar called the NuvaRing. It was absolute hell. I couldn't even keep it in for 3 days, I was violently throwing up ANYTHING that I would eat or drink, and that was with me having the lowest dose they offered 😕. With the pill I feel like it may be better to start with it because it kind of eases your body into hormones since the dose increases little by little each week. Eventually maybe you should try an IUD since it is so low maintenance, but for now just let your body get use to hormones and see how it reacts. Best of luck to you in whatever you choose though!

Answer

You could try a non-hormonal method first, if you're worried about the hormones! Lots of people like the copper IUD ☺️

Should I try the birth control pill first?

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