Birth Control
"I&#039;m 24, previously taking oral contraceptives for 9 years. I&#039;m giving this 5 because it is effective in the most basic sense. I no longer worry about getting pregnant or taking pills and my periods are regular and very light. However I am one year in and planning to get it removed because of the side effects. First, the insertion was incredibly painful for me followed by excruciating cramps. The first 6 months was radical mood swings, acne, weight gain and cramping that gradually stabilized. I&#039;m a year in now though and I&#039;m finding it hard to work off the weight, I&#039;m still very emotional, my skin is bad (possibly unrelated but my eczema has come back), low sex drive. I gave it a chance but I&#039;d rather take pills/use condoms and be happy."