Which type of birth control?

Question

Hey guys. I've recently been trying to get onto birth control and I got the pill from my doctor, but I don't know if the pill is the right choice for me? I'm kind of very forgetful. I read that I was supposed to start it the Sunday after I get my period and whoopsie, I forgot and now I have to wait another month??? I don't know if I understand this correctly... But also I've heard horror stories about the shot and stuff. Which ones do you guys use? And what would you recommend?

Answer

If you're forgetful, try something a little more long term.

The dermal patch is a weekly patch that you put on say your arm. 1 patch a week for 21 days, then a 7 day break.

The vaginal ring is inserted by you each month for 21 days, then you have a 7 day break.

The implant is inserted into your arm and lasts for 3 years. This can be removed at any time if you wish to become pregnant or just don't want to use it anymore.

IUDs are inserted into the uterus and last between 3-7 years depending on which hormonal one you get, and 12 years for the copper one. These can be removed at any time if you want to become pregnant or just don't want to use it anymore.

Answer

I was on the nuva ring in college and I absolutely LOVED it. I plan on going back on it once I am starting to wean from breastfeeding my now 7 week old. I am currently on the mini pill because it has no estrogen which can mess with your milk supply. Nuva ring is about the size of a hair tie and is inserted for 3 weeks. Can be removed for an hour or so while being intimate without issue, or can be left in. I always took mine out because if you aren't careful or check for it afterward it could have fallen out during intercourse. I never had any issues or side effects!!

Which type of birth control?

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