My doctor recommended that I think about getting an iud or switching to a different type of birth control rather than my pills. I have been slacking on my pills and I am definitely getting the effects of it.

I started birth control because my periods where very inconsistent and very painful. I am not sexually active and am not planning to be any time soon.

What are the positives and negatives for IUD and should I get it to help with period comfort?

I have talked to my parents about it and they said that it is really my choice. I am 16 right now. I also don't want anything to effect my fertility later in life. Should I do it?

I'm also a virgin. Does that effect anything?