Comparing Norethindrone vs Skyla

For Birth Control I had been on an estrogen pill for 8 years, but new onset of migraines prompted my doc to give me this one. (Jencycla) My hair started falling out, I got acne that I'd never had before, and strong carb/salt cravings. The worst was that my lady bits were soooo dry, it was uncomfortable and sex was horrible. I got the skyla IUd and all my issues began to resolve within that week of being off jencycla.

For Birth Control I started taking this at 6 weeks post Partum for birth control while nursing. I feel like I have had a period now non-stop or I just have spotting and no idea when my actual period is due anymore. I've quit trying to figure it out; obviously I'm annoyed! It's supposed to not bother lactation, but there has been a definite decrease In my milk supply. Planning to finish this pack out and quit and use a backup. I would rather have no birth control pill at this point than all this spotting constantly! Also, I have been noticing a change in vision, but I have blamed it constantly on my contacts, lol! Seems to be a common side effect- maybe that's my problem!

For Birth Control I’m 27, got Skyla February of 2017, so I’ve had Skyla in for over a year, the beginning 6 months were rough! Crazy insane cramps & bloating ! Now periods last 2 days or so & cramps aren’t so bad. BUT the side effects... So before Skyla I weighed 125lbs. Today I weighed in at 135lb. I've always worked out, no red meats & small portion sized food! Nothing has changed.... but some how I just keep putting on weight ! Oh I've also noticed my acne increased ! It’s taken much longer for the acne on my face to go away, it appears, then blemishes & I'm stuck with it for months. I got skyla because I just got married and was not ready for kids ! But this battle of weight and acne is really depressing I’m trying to make the decision of removing it ahead of time, needless to say this IUD does do its job but the side affects are starting to be more long term than anything. Super torn

For Birth Control The worse side effect I have had from my Skyla is terrible acne. I am 28 years old with acne like teenager. I kept thinking it was stress causing my acne. I tried almost everything to get rid of my acne. I tried Proactiv, over the counter face washes, Spirinolactone, Curology, etc . Nothing cured it. Then I thought it was my diet. I changed my diet. That didn’t work either. Finally 2 years after inserting my IUD I had a hormone test done and my progesterone levels were high. The Dr told me they were high due to my IUD and the progesterone caused my acne. Another side effect are my mood swings. They are crazy!! Just like the acne, at the beginning I blamed stress or I was overwhelmed. But after realizing that in any situation I get continuous mood swings and I’m not PMSing ,I knew it had to me my IUD. After much consideration, my husband decided to get a vasectomy so that I could remove my IUD!! The Skyla did it’s job, I didn’t get pregnant, but the acne alone was not worth it