Suggestions for Hormonal Birth Control
Hi - I'm 27, NP, current method of BC is the copper IUD, which I have been using for over 5 years. I had my first inserted when I was 22, and it was great for 4 years. Then I had an ultrasound, and I was told it was sitting "a little low," so I got it replaced. 5 months later, that one came out. I decided to try for a third at Planned Parenthood because they're experienced. So far, it seems to be staying put, but I am not okay. I'm always worried about it, obsessively check it, obsessively think about it, always running to the clinic to get it checked, and I even had to go to the ER for an anxiety attack related to it. I am currently taking meds and seeing a therapist for my anxiety issues (which I've always had, but the IUD seems to be making them worse), but my husband suggested I just get it removed.
However, I don't know if there are any good BC alternatives for me. From age 18-22 I was on 5 different types of monophasic pills and NuvaRing, but I always had breakthrough bleeding in the final week of active pills, so I always just assumed they weren't working correctly. One doctor thought that because I have Crohn's disease, my body might not be absorbing the pills correctly which is why I tried Nuvaring, but the same spotting happened. That's when I switched to the copper IUD.
I want a method where I can get a monthly period, because it makes me feel better, so implanon is out. I thought about the mini pill but I read that weight gain and depression are side effects, and I don't want that. My question is, has anyone had spotting issues on monophasic pills and had better luck with triphasic? Or are there any other methods that I should look into?
Thanks so much.
However, I don't know if there are any good BC alternatives for me. From age 18-22 I was on 5 different types of monophasic pills and NuvaRing, but I always had breakthrough bleeding in the final week of active pills, so I always just assumed they weren't working correctly. One doctor thought that because I have Crohn's disease, my body might not be absorbing the pills correctly which is why I tried Nuvaring, but the same spotting happened. That's when I switched to the copper IUD.
I want a method where I can get a monthly period, because it makes me feel better, so implanon is out. I thought about the mini pill but I read that weight gain and depression are side effects, and I don't want that. My question is, has anyone had spotting issues on monophasic pills and had better luck with triphasic? Or are there any other methods that I should look into?
Thanks so much.