Comparing Aviane vs Kyleena

For Birth Control I'm on my second pack about 2 & a half weeks in. So far I feel better overall with my mood besides the fact that life's been stressing me out. My only complaints are the acne and my breasts grew so much and I'm having a hard time with how much they've grown so quick. I also feel hungry all the time and feel like I've gained weight. Other than that it's helped my mood turn from sad and moody to pretty calm and happy

For Birth Control I feel that this contraceptive has both positive and negative effects. I'm a little disappointed my breasts have not grown at all since I've been on Aviane. My moods are slightly more moody, but my cramps and periods are painless. This is a lower level of birth control - meaning it won't make you gain weight or any other negative side effects others would cause.

For Birth Control So I got the Kyleena inserted in June 2017, and have had it for about a year. I was never good at taking a pill everyday and I am terrified of needles, so this seemed like the best choice. I spot once a month but never have a “real” period. I cramp if I’m in a squished sitting position for a long time like white water rafting or long car rides. The only downside is the severe mood swings, lack of sex drive, and the excessive weight gain. I’ve gained 25 lbs!!! I work out 4-5 times a week, which I started in April 2018, and have focused on what I am eating a little better with no luck in losing anything! Trying to decide if I should get it removed or keep it in.

For Birth Control During insertion, the speculum/measuring definitely felt like a mild cramp but the actual insertion of the IUD was about a 6/10 on the pain scale (did not take painkillers). For the rest of the day I felt moderate to severe cramps and bloating. I was also spotting. The spotting continued for about three to four weeks - improving in colour and amount week by week. The cramping stopped after maybe 3 - 4 days, improving drastically each day. I am on my 3rd month of the Kyleena now and everything has been great. I experience some bleeding sometimes during sex with my partner and he can feel the strings of the Kyleena (though he says that it does not hurt him). Make sure to check if the strings are still in place at least once a month. My periods are gradually getting lighter and the flow is so much better than it used to be (as someone who used to have quite severe periods). Cramps are very manageable and are usually only evident on Day 2 of my period.