Best bc option?

Question

I'm 21 and looking into starting bc not sure which way to go patch, pill, the shot or bar. Any advice lady's?

Answer

I do not recommend the shot. It throws your cycle off and takes forever to regulate. Plus they say you should only be on it for 2 years or less. It made me gain 30lbs in 6 months... Heavy badly crampy periods for 30 days after 60 days of PMS was not good.
I recommend the pill, Velivet. I take mine at 9pm every night. I have an alarm on my phone. If I'm going to be out and about I bring them with me or if I'll be home by 10:30 I just take it when I get home. As long as you are within the 2-3 hour window you're covered. I have less acne, less cramps, a 4-5 day period, almost no PMS and I've been taking the pill for over ten years but as soon as I stop and want to get pregnant, I can... You can't do that on the shot!

Answer

When I got the DEPO shot it was great for me. No acne, weight gain or any other negative affects. I took the pill as well and just could not keep up with it. Ended up gaining weight too but that might be unrelated to the shot. 😑

Best bc option?

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