I have been on birth control for over two years, have tried different kind and have experienced terrible side effects- lost half my head of hair and losing more (blood tests came back normal), severe acne (permanent scarring), depression, and anxiety.

I have thought about switching to the copper IUD, but since my husband and I will be trying for a baby in a year or two I ruled it out as an option, in addition to concerns of perforation.

So I am wondering if any of you have had any positive or negative experiences with natural family planning as I am getting sick of the side effects.

If I was to switch I would be using an app tracker, thermometer, and ovulation strips to make sure we avoid doing the deed on the fertile days, and if we do have sex on the ovulation days we would use condoms.