Birth Control
"Positive: I had this for about 2 years now. I&#039;m not pregnant! My periods are lighter. I don&#039;t have to remember to take pills everyday, sometimes I forget it&#039;s in my arm. Did not hurt when it was first inserted and it took like 5 mins. Left a minor bruise but went away in no time.

Negative: Although my periods are lighter they are also longer and I hate it. Last about 2 weeks, sometimes over. Hair got thinner since I&#039;ve had this and it is beyond difficult to lose weight. I&#039;m was one of the slum girls who could eat whatever and never gain weight. I&#039;ve gained 24 pounds since I&#039;ve been on this and I have been dieting and exercising for the past 3 months trying to be summer ready. So far I only lost 5 pounds "