What is the best option for a first time birth control user?

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I’m 15 going on 16 and my mother wants me to go on birth control. I’m willing but honestly I’ve heard a lot of women gaining weight and things like that, which I obviously don’t want. What’s the best option for me? She’s only giving me the options of the pill or the shot. 
If you need more details about me I’m about 5’7-5’8 and 140lbs.

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stay away from the depo shot! It's a freaking nightmare.

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It depends what you're using it for. This should be discussed with your doctor and not your mom, your mom wouldn't know what's best for you regarding medications. 
The pill is always a safe choice imo, anyone can take it and its relatively easy to follow it. You still need to talk to your doctor, someone who will know better than your mom or I or anyone online could!

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There is more options than the pill and the shot and you need to talk to your doctor. I love the shot, never had any problems other than occasional rare spotting. I hated the pill it was awful. Birth control works differently for everyone, ask about your options. I recommend nuva ring or pill.

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The shot. I had experienced horrible side effects with the pill and wanted to commit suicide. I was already depressed, but it made it 100 times worse.

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Different things work for different people, and there are more options than just the pill and the shot. You'd need to talk to your doctor.

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I would go for the pill because the shot is a TON of hormones all at once, versus the pill which you can stop if you decide you don’t like it, or you can switch brands if need be. But pick a time that’s convenient daily because it’s important to take it at the same time every day.

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I'm on the shot and it works great for me. I don't get my period, weight gain, mood swings nothing. but birth control works differently for everyone.

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There is much more than these two options. The shot is a nightmare, however. Just roll through some of these posts and see what people say about it. Talk to your doctor about all the options.

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Everybody is different I never gain weight with any of them, my only problem with the shot was that I got my period more than once in 1 month & that was annoying.

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Weight gain will only happen if you’re inactive. Stay active continue doing leisure sports and you’ll be fine.

What is the best option for a first time birth control user?

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