What options for birth control have less side effects?

I was first put on Tranexamic acid by one doctor, but it didn't help me with periods. During that time, I had an irregular period. I was put on rigevidon by my next doctor. After that, birth control pills were changed to Microgynon® 30 pills. I experienced some side effects with both types of birth control pills. In relation to Microgynon® 30, I have very sore and heavy breasts.I have stopped taking birth control pills. It is my mum who arranges my doctor's appointment. Does shuts me up when I think of other options for birth control other than the pill. I don't think I got chosen. Is was to make my period more regular and to be known when I was about to start a period. I was thinking about a birth control patch or implant. I'd help with my period and moods. I was thinking about less side effects on birth control option?

Reply 1

freyarwilliamson

I'm not sure about a recommendation, but please don't take the depo provera. I was on this for just under a year and, other than gaining 15kg, it also gave me so many health problems.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

if you want fewer side-effect, go fo something that works locally (i.e. just on your uterus) rather than systemically (i.e. your whole body) or even better, something that doesn't interfere with you hormones. Coil (mirena) worked well for me but it can be quite uncomfortable having it put in. Nevertheless, if I needed contraception, that's would I would go for again. I had irregular bleeding for the first few months but after that settled, I had no other side-effects.