Iud or the pill?

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I’m almost 17 and I’m going to go on birth control but I can’t decide which one. I hate needles so depo is out, I like the idea of getting a copper iud because there are no hormones and it’s low maintenance, I’m also scared that it will hurt to put in and that my partner will be able to feel it and it won’t be enjoyable. The pill is high maintenance and I’m scared of weight gain and acne, also it’s not as effective as the iud. What do you guys think? Also anyone who has had a copper iud, does it hurt to get? Please tell me your experience

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The pill is 99.9% when used perfectly but most dont use it perfectly so it drops to 91%. Take it on time, if you vomit or have diarrhea within 3 hours of taking it its a missed pill use condoms for 7 days, make sure you don't have other meds that interact with it- hiv meds, high blood pressure meds, antibiotics, antiseizure meds- also used for migraines and bipolar disorder, and st John's wort. So not just about taking it on time. Thats why iuds and implants are 20X more effective even tho they are also 99.9% effective because they have little to no room for user error. User error accounts for 95% of pregnancies on birth control. 
I used mini pills for 2 years without condoms or pull out and never got pregnant perfect use is 99.5% effective as good as female sterilization typical use is 91%. 
I used just condoms for 3 years without pull out. Perfect use is 97% effective typical is 88%. 
I'm on the second year of mirena no condoms or pull out and havent gotten pregnant. 
I always recommend the iuds even the copper one.

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I've been on the pill for nearly 5 years. It really isn't bad but after 5 years I am getting tired of taking it every day. I was looking into a nonhormonal option and was considering the copper iud but I read up on how it works and that's worse than hormones in my opinion. The copper iud works by inflaming your uterus. For me, that's not worth it being nonhormonal, I mean, why would you want to purposely inflame your uterus? Also of course all birth controls have their pros and cons, each also varies from person to person. I'd definitely talk to your dr. before making a decision.

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I have mirena iud and I love it. I would never use the pill cause I can't remember to take it every day but the IUD is awesome

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I had the mirena IUD And loves it. Putting it in was very painful, but over in a few seconds. But keep in mind it doesn’t protect against STD’s.

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I’ve had the mirena a few times: the first 2 experiences were amazing! Husband couldn’t feel it, No periods, no scares, I would get cramps every few months and nothing too much. Just like “hey I guess it would be your period time” I loved it. When I had it taken out the 1st I got pregnant (planned) 6 weeks later. The 2nd time it took me over a year to get pregnant. I had them in for 2 years then 2 years again. 
My third experience with the mirena was horrible. I bled for 8 straight weeks. I couldn’t have sex because I could feel something stabbing me. My ob/gyn gave me the pill to try to stop the bleeding after another 30 days of bleeding (he said wait 15 days but I missed my appointment so I had to wait another 2 weeks) I told him to take it out. 3 days later, all bleeding had stopped. He had no idea what happened, the ultrasound showed it was placed correctly, he said he’s never had a patient who had no bleeding disorders, no ruptures or cysts bleed that much. My therapist thinks it was psychological because I had very traumatic pregnancy/birth. Who knows 🤷🏼‍♀️ 
After my last sweet baby is born, my hubby is getting a vasectomy.

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I tried the pills and gained a whole lot of weight I didn’t like it. I always used to forget one o didn’t take it at the same time and it was a mess 
Been on the IUD cooper for 1 year and couple months and loved it, I have never had kids. Never used pull out method nor condoms, they cut my string so my partner doesn’t fell it. I always recommend IUD.

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I am 16 and I went onto Nexplanon a year and 1/2 ago, it is very low maintenance and I love it! I even forget it’s there some times. Only down side is, if you hate needles. My procedure was short and simple. First they numbed the inside of my arm, next my doctor inserted the implant with a “large” needle. I was swore for a few day but that was about it. My period took about 4-6 months to fluctuate with the hormones then it was back to normal. And It last for 3 years!

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I was on mirena IUD and it was the absolute worst thing I have ever done had it taken out after 4 months but everyone is different  I've heard other people that loved it it just depends on how your body reacts to it

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i gained 50 pounds on the IUD - on the pill, i’ve only been able to maintain, not lose. so once i’ve lost the rest of the weight that i want to, i will go back on the pill

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