Comparing EluRyng vs ParaGard

For Birth Control: Like everyone else I was on NuvaRing for 4+ years and absolutely loved it - I never experienced any side effects. I went into the pharmacy and they handed me Eluryng without any warning that they were switching me in advance. Two months into Eluryng and I have pretty bad acne considering I'm 25 and never had pimples even in my teens. I'm absolutely devastated and hoping Kaiser will switch me back.... it's either that or I'm going to attempt the pill (which sucks).

For Birth Control: I have been on the generic form of NuvaRing now for 8 months and I have hated every month of it-the week before my period I am a RAGING hormonal mess (and it’s not due to the current pandemic)-I felt this way when I tried out Yaz many many years ago. I would become very easily upset/angry with friends and family. I was switched to the Nuvaring after ruptured ovarian cysts along with the behavioral changes and I’ve had NO issues in 16 years and then lo and behold On this generic NuvaRing I developed ruptured ovarian cysts in the last 8 months; I have had very bad PMS, breast tenderness and cramping. I went to my ob/gyn and we are going to do whatever it takes to get NuvaRing via insurance. I cannot take this generic for another month.

For Birth Control: I had the ParaGard for 2 years before finally deciding to get it removed. I started to get really stubborn BV which I have never had before. I also began to experience a really bad foul smell down there. I think it had to do with the copper material mixing with my bodily fluids which resulted in a strong, foul, iron smell. It made me feel really insecure and I had a strong feeling it was due to my IUD. Once I got it removed, days later I noticed a HUGE difference in odor. It is almost nonexistent now and I couldn't be happier. It is effective in preventing pregnancy but at the expense of having so many other negative side effects. Everyone is different so if you're interested I would try it but beware of possible side effects.

For Birth Control: I had the copper IUD 9 months. Overall its a good form of birth control. However I got it removed because I think it led to horrible periods, not only more blood but also longer periods, up to 10 days, PMS depression and hormone related conditions. My hair also started falling out after 7 months, may be due to anemia caused by blood loss. I think it's not wise to leave it in too long.