Pill, IUD, or Implant? (Low/no hormone options)

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Hi everyone, I need major advice.
I’m going on birth control in the next week and I want to know what you guys recommend. I’m very sensitive to hormonal changes and I’m VERY scared of weight gain and depression. 
I know the pill has new “low-dose” and the implant is convenient...but I’ve heard stories of women gaining a lot of weight from the implant and some instances with the pill. 
  
I’ve also looked Paragard since it contains no hormones and lasts 12 years but some say it hurts and the cramps are uncontrollable.
I’m leaning more towards an IUD or low-dose pill (my insurance covers everything, by the way so cost isn’t an issue). I’d love to hear your stories and recommendations!

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I didn’t gain on weight on the implant, its less invasive as a IUD and easier to remove if it doesn’t suit you.

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I've been on the mini pill for 4 years, never had a scare or an issue, no weight gain no periods but crazy hormones and problems in the bedroom.                     Had copper coil fitted just after Christmas as I don't trust myself to remember pill every day with a baby and I loved how much better I felt having 6 months after having my baby contraception free. Not had any side effects just had my first period on it which I wouldn't say was massively heavy and it was uncomfortable but not painful like I'd expect. Having it fitted was slightly uncomfortable and light cramping for a day after but I'm good for 10 years now. I'm having it fitted again after I decide I'm ready for 2nd baby. Hope this helps.

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UPDATE: thank you to everyone who gave me their opinion and advice!!! 
Unfortunately, I tried the IUD with no success...the insertion process was too painful for me to handle and i had a bit of scarring on the cervix. 
I’ve also been diagnosed with PCOS today and my doctor told me not to take Nexplanon as she said it made all of her patients gain a lot of weight and that I’d have to start losing weight due to my PCOS. 
To stay safe, she recommended a combination birth control that has a bit of estrogen to help with my hormonal imbalance (pill or patch). I went with Xulane as I only have to change it once weekly...
I’m very disappointed with today’s visit and I really hope the patch works out for me. But thank you all again!

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Ive had the implant for over a year now and I LOVE IT. I dont get any symptoms and my doctor said this is one of the most effective, I know not everything is 100% but this is definitely a good one. I do not get my period anymore and you don’t even know it’s there. It lasts up to 3 years too! I would recommend it

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I with with the copper IUD because I didn’t want to use hormones anymore, it was scary for me getting it in but I have a irrational fear of hospitals so that didn’t help lol. Mine hurt getting in and made me insanely crampy with super long heavy periods for about 5 periods, then it started chilling out after that. 
Got it in July and it’s February now, it’s back to normal and it was so worth it!! Don’t have to worry about it until I’m 32 woohoo! And I use the divacup so I didn’t have to worry about the extra heavy flow cause those things hold way more than pads or tampons do. Also remember it’s different for everyone, my sister got the same one about a year before me and it didn’t affect her at all!

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ive have the paragard in for almost 3 years now. the cramps before my period comes are still unbearable. i would love to get it taken out but it is just not the right time. but it does do its job!

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I got the implant nearly 3 weeks ago and love it! No period, no weight gain, no worries, no problems. I was worried about it originally but knew that it was the most effective birth control. I spoke to a doctor about what she recommended and she recommended the implant as she knew I didn’t want to gain wait but knew I wouldn’t remember to take pills every morning (because I told her I always forget).
I was emotional for the first week and my arm really hurt but now I’m back to normal and if anything, losing weight because my hormones aren’t all over the place 😄

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I am just currently coming off the mirena IUD after having it in for 9 months. I began getting crazy pregnancy symptoms every couple of months that would deck me for two weeks then go away. I also gained some weight while on it and now that it’s out I’m experiencing the Mirena Crash. Personally I would never recommend the IUD

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I have the implant and have had no weight gain or any bad symptoms

Pill, IUD, or Implant? (Low/no hormone options)

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