Comparing Mirena vs Nexplanon

For Birth Control I got the mirena as for me it sounded like the best option, not having to worry about it for 5 years and it has less hormones than the pill. Before I went in I had 2 ibuprofen and an oxy. I got it in just as my period was ending as the cervix is generally a bit more dilated and to minimise bleeding. For background I am 21 with no kids. The procedure was fairly painless and just felt some slight cramping as the doctor put it in the cervix. The day I got it in (Monday) I couldn't get out of bed for around 5 hours after as it was just serious cramping which is normal and is your body adjusting, Day two was normal period like cramps and slight discharge. Day three (Today) no cramping and no discharge and feeling great. Don't be discouraged by one persons negative experience always try it out for yourself, you may love it and its not really a big deal to get it taken out if you don't.

For Birth Control Ladies!!! Do yourself a favor and stop reading these. Everybody is different and we all have different insertion experiences. I just got mirena inserted this morning. I am 24 years old and I've never had a baby. I was extremely nervous, as this was my second attempt at inserting mirena. I went last week and my cervix was too tight so they sent me home with a prescription that was to be put in my vagina the next week before I go in again. The second time (this morning) was a lot easier. Yes, it does hurt a bit but nothing I couldn't handle. Honestly the worst part for me was the cramps afterwards. I had bad cramps for about 5 minutes and ended up throwing up. After that I felt much better.

For Birth Control I have had Nexplanon for 1 year now, after having my daughter. I wanted something super easy and worry free. For me personally, that is my ONLY positive feedback I can give. A few months after I got it I had irregular periods as expected, then I noticed acne, then hair loss, then pretty rapid weight gain, depression, water retention, little to no sex drive, and HORRIBLE mood swings. I’ve finally reached the point where I’m going to schedule to have it removed. I really don’t want to switch to another birth control, but I weigh more now that when I was pregnant. I never had any of these issues until I started Nexplanon and I’m truly disappointed I have had these side effects. I’m really surprised my husband hasn’t divorced me over how bad my moods have been for the last 6 months. I warn everyone every time they talk about getting it because a majority of people that I know have had these issues as well.

For Birth Control I did enjoy not having to remember to take anything. I got nexplanon inserted when I was 16 years old and now I am 19 and got it removed last week. I weighed about 125-130 when I first got it and now I am up to 173. With that being said, prior to this, I never had a problem with my weight. When I realized that I was gaining weight, I changed my eating habits and started working out. I even tried a few weight loss supplements. Nothing helped! I couldn't drop one pound. I couldn't get the weight off for anything and like I said, never had a problem with weight before.This bar also made my skin breakout something terrible and I experienced mood swings. At first I blamed all of these symptoms on life itself. Because I did have it for almost 3 years and within those years, I transitioned between high-school to college etc. But the more I look back, the more I realize that the birth control had something to do with it.