Birth Control Options reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 258 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Birth Control Options brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/TwoXChromosomes, r/birthcontrol, r/CrohnsDisease, r/ClotSurvivors, r/endometriosis. Top-rated brands include Mirena (4.3/5), Nexplanon (4.2/5), Copper IUD (3.5/5).
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Reviews258
Subreddits34
Posts62
Brands87
Products34
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#1
Mirena
4.3
(36)
"Personally for me I’ve got the Mirena IUD and has been really good for me."
"I have the Mirena IUD, it was recommended because I have hormonal migraines."
"Also suggesting a Mirena!"
"I got the Mirena IUD to help control my PCOS symptoms and personally it's been a game changer."
"Girls, just try Mirena... I have got a brand new life after inserting one."
"I have a mirena IUD, and I love it because it stopped my periods."
"I have the Mirena IUD and had it inserted at my 6 week post partum appt. My daughter is turning two this month and it’s been the best."
"I used Mirena until I was ready to have kids."
"I will add to the mirena love in this thread. Got one in between my kids and it was the best."
"I moved to Mirena after being on the pill for years."
#2
Nexplanon
4.2
(28)
"Nexplanon was great. Despite it being hormonal I never had crazy hormonal effects."
"I'm in my third nexplanon and have been using it as a form of birth control for 10yrs."
"I use the Nexplanon implant and I love it!!"
"I would second looking into Nexplanon. It has not demonstrated any decrease in efficacy based on BMI."
"I'm plus sized and the nexplanon arm implant has worked well for me."
"I LOOOOOOVE MY NEXPLANON ARM IMPLANT!!"
"About eight years ago, I learned about Nexplanon, and have never looked back."
"I’ve had the nexplanon implant since before diagnosis and it’s never given me any trouble."
"I switched to Nexplanon after my pill wasn’t doing enough."
"I've had the arm implant for 3 months and have been migraine free."
#3
Copper IUD
3.5
(20)
"When I wanted to go back on birth control she recommended the copper IUD."
"I got the copper IUD in January and haven't hand a single crank since."
"I have the copper IUD (no hormones) and it’s helped me a lot with pain and irregularity."
"I have a copper IUD. It’s not 'permanent'. It’s removable if something were to go wrong."
"Me personally i have the copper IUD its nonhormnal and i have had no issues with it."
"Loving my copper IUD. Cramping isn’t too much more than my normal."
"I got a copper IUD in that I never had a pregnancy scare in the 10 years I've had it."
"I have had a copper IUD since 2017, and I love it."
"I ended up with a copper IUD for birth control."
"If your girlfriend would be interested in considering something non-hormonal, the copper IUD would be an option for her."
#4
IUD
4.4
(14)
"IUD good for 10 years yun."
"I've had a IUD since my first blood clot in 2001 and haven't had any issues."
"I’m a big big fan of my iud. It’s in there a few years, but it’s not permanent!"
"IUDs are the most effective long term option."
"Since then I never think about it and do not get my period at all."
"Have you considered a hormonal IUD? It only had progestin."
"The best option for smokers over 35 is the IUD."
"Your best option is probably a non-hormonal IUD."
"For PCOS I had an IUD and there are hormonal and non hormonal IUDs out there."
"I went on IUD after my DVT and PE, I was pretty scared about the insertion but it was actually no big deal."
#5
Slynd
4.4
(13)
"I have been on slynd for 2 years now and I love it."
"I also have PCOS and migraines and have been on Slynd since December."
"I gave 3 blood clots and I'm on Slynd. I love it."
"I am on Slynd post CVST and am super happy with it."
"I take slynd and it is amazing."
"Probably the drospirenone minipill (Slynd), since it's the only progestin-only method that is anti-androgenic."
"I switched to Slynd. It basically completely eradicated my periods."
"I take slynd continuously because it seems to have minimal side effects."
"I had to quit T and Slynd has been great for sparing me periods."
"I’m on a different mini pill and it’s great. There are a lot of things without estrogen."
#6
NuvaRing
3.6
(12)
"Switched to a nuvaring and had the best results that way."
"I use nuva ring and just skip the “out” week that would produce a period."
"I was on the ring for 2 years. It was super convenient."
"A method that seems like it might fit you best is the ring. It has less hormones than the pill."
"If you are open to a combination hormone option, you can use NuvaRing. It's low-dose estrogen and you can leave it in 4 weeks and skip your period."
"I use the ring."
"I got the nuvaring which has a very low amount of hormones and it hasn’t affected me at all :) "
"It's super easy to skip periods on the Nuva ring too."
"I'd recommend looking into the Nuvaring."
"I was told nuvaring would be safe and it pushed a clot though my pfo."
#7
Condoms
4.0
(8)
"Condoms condoms condoms. Highly effective and you can get them for free."
"The slight inconvenience of a condom (ina monogamous relationship) is soooo worth it."
"Condoms and vasectomies are infinitely better than the options women have."
"Why are condoms awful in a long term monogamous relationship? Been with my husband for 12 years and they have worked fine."
"We went for condoms in a long term long distance relationship."
"Condoms and vasectomies are infinitely better than the options women have."
"I'd say, condoms with new partners and then try natural family planning."
"Condoms on their own aren't that bad, you can also combine them with a less effective method."
#8
Implant
3.8
(8)
"Nothing else worked for me apart from the implant."
"Implant. 3 years yung effectivity."
"Implant ang gamit ko before but now I switched to pills hehe."
"I like the implant because it’s long term and i don’t have to remember to take anything."
"The implant is great for teens because it’s so low maintenance!"
"I suck at remembering to take pills in general let alone birth control so I got the implant."
"An implant in my upper arm that makes me infertile for the next 6 months would be good."
"My sister got the arm implant PP and had horrendous side effects."
#9
Paragard
4.3
(6)
"It's the copper IUD with no hormones at all."
"A copper IUD is your best bet."
"I had Paraguard before getting pregnant and I loved it."
"If you don't want to mess with your hormones at all that or paraguard would be the best choices."
"Thinking of asking my doctor for paragaurd as I’m forgetful with the pill."
"Using Paragard for a year is fine! The only potential drawback is that it can cause heavier, longer, and/or more painful periods."
#10
Kyleena
4.2
(6)
"I’m also in Texas! This past month has made me extremely grateful for my Kyleena IUD!"
"I decided to try the hormonal IUDs - I went with the Kyleena and it was great."
"I started T almost 4 weeks ago with a Kyleena IUD."
"I think having her recommend that I make a dr appointment to talk about my options... led me to make the decision to get an IUD (kyleena, lowest hormonal iud) and yesterday I had the insertion and it went extremely well."
"I have Kyleena IUD, which is like a Mirena but slightly less hormones."
"Im still not sold on it."
#11
Vasectomy
5.0
(4)
"My SO had his last year (age 33) and it was a great decision, he's happy to be contributing to contraception."
"Men should freeze a boatload of semen and get a vasectomy."
"Vasectomy! I'm done with kids, and it's the best thing I ever did."
"I got a vasectomy...it's permanent, but since I never want kids, it was a good buy."
#12
Depo
4.8
(4)
"I had the depo injection for 12 years, before my GP became concerned about my bone density."
"I’m on it and have no bad symptoms."
"Now I'm on the depo shot, and in love with it."
"Are you able to get the Depo shot? I’ve been on it for years."
#13
Norethindrone
4.3
(4)
"I have been on a POP, norethindrone not drosperinone (aka Slynd), for the last 8 and a half years."
"I have been using norethindrone continuously for almost a year and a half now."
"I’ve been on norethindrone since 2019 and haven’t had any issues."
"It seems to be pretty good for me although I did have some side effects the first couple weeks."
#14
Mini Pill
3.5
(4)
"I take the mini pill for that reason."
"You have progestin only methods that shouldn’t affect migraines!"
"I was on the mini pill (progesterone only) prior to trying to get pregnant, and went back on it after my little one was born. I have no problems with it."
"Did the mini pill which gave me non stop bleeding and acne."
#15
Patch
4.3
(3)
"The patch has been an absolute lifesaver!"
"Have you looked at the patch or the ring? The patch you change once a week."
"Have you considered the patch? It’s helped to ease my mind a little."
#16
Skyla
4.3
(3)
"I have a Skyla IUD. It’s small and very low progesterone."
"I recently got a Skyla IUD put in, and I think it’s a great option."
"Hi! I recently got a Skyla IUD put in, and I think it’s a great option."
#17
Depo Provera
4.0
(3)
"Been on depo for over 10 years and LOVE IT."
"I would do depo because of your flow."
"I’m on the Depo shot. You can only be on it for 3 years though due to bone loss."
#18
Xulane
4.0
(3)
"I use the Xulane patch and it has been amazing for me."
"You can use monophasic combination birth control to skip your period!"
"Check out the patch. It's less effective against pregnancy than other methods."
#19
Diaphragm
3.7
(3)
"We ended up using a diaphragm and condoms"
"I used a diaphragm successfully for ten years."
"My gyno is very old-fashioned and fitted me for a diaphragm."
#20
Fertility Awareness Method
4.5
(2)
"If you aren’t wanting to get snipped yet. Look into FAM/NFP. I started using it at 18 I’m now 22 and still child free."
"First of all, read Toni Weschler's 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility'."
#21
Tubal Ligation
4.5
(2)
"The only thing that worked for me was tubal ligation."
"Don't be so quick to think that you can't find a doctor for permanent sterilization at 23."
#22
Lo Loestrin Fe
4.0
(2)
"I'm taking Lo Loestrin Fe and it's supposed to be the lowest estrogen BC pill on the market."
"Everyone’s different, but I have liked Lo loestrin fe."
#23
Essure
4.0
(2)
"You might want to look into Essure."
"Have you heard of or thought about essure? Cis female here, about to undergo this myself."
#24
Sprintec
4.0
(2)
"The one that I've been on for over a decade is called Sprintec."
"Probably sprintec, or ortho tri cyclen."
#25
Vasalgel
4.0
(2)
"That would be a nice semi permanent solution."
"[Vasalgel](https://www.parsemusfoundation.org/projects/vasalgel/) is looking pretty promising thus far."
#26
Althea
3.5
(2)
"I use Althea, hindi naman ako nirequire ng prescription."
"Experience ko with the pill (I use Althea) so far ay okay naman most of the time."
#27
Evra
3.5
(2)
"I used the Evra patch (which I believe is estrogen) without issue for years."
"I use evra tape, it is not oral so it is good."
#28
Sterilization
5.0
(1)
"Getting sterilized was the best thing I ever did hands-down."
#29
Birth Control
5.0
(1)
"The best thing I've found when it comes to birth control here is to go to your GP with your requirements."
#30
Norinyl
5.0
(1)
"It's been a miracle for me. My periods and pms are lighter and I don't feel as bad."
#31
Junel FE
5.0
(1)
"I use Junel FE 1/20! I’ve taken it for five years now."
#32
Jadelle
5.0
(1)
"My quality of life improved a lot after getting the Jadelle implant."
#33
Low-Ogestrel
5.0
(1)
"Went back to combo pill: Low-Ogestrel and its the best one I have taken yet!"
#34
Nurx
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Nurx or the Pill Club."
#35
Depo-Provera
5.0
(1)
"Been on depo for over 10 years and LOVE IT."
#36
Jaydess
5.0
(1)
"She might want to talk to her doctor about an IUD - either copper, which has no hormones, or a levonorgestrel IUD (called IUS in the UK sometimes)."
#37
Nova T
5.0
(1)
"I use a Nova T IUD, which is non-hormonal and over 98% effective."
#38
Lutera
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been on Lutera for over 10 years now and it’s been fantastic."
#39
Sayana Press
5.0
(1)
"I have the contraceptive injection (Sayana Press) and it works brilliantly for me."
#40
Implanon
5.0
(1)
"Implanon. 3yr Lifespan. Lives under the skin in upper arm. Changed my life."
#41
Annovera
5.0
(1)
"I 10/10 recommend Annovera, it’s very similar to the nuvaring except it lasts for a whole year."
#42
Visanne
5.0
(1)
"Currently, I’ve been on Visanne for the past year and a half and it’s honestly changed my life."
#43
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
5.0
(1)
"It is a wonderful book that shows you how to increase your chances of getting pregnant but also how not to get pregnant."
#44
Combo Pill BC
5.0
(1)
"It's life -changing!"
#45
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
4.0
(1)
"They put me on ortho trycyclen lo and it controlled my periods very well."
#46
Progestin Only Mini Pill
4.0
(1)
"I'm currently on the progestin only mini pill."
#47
Desogestrel Mini Pill
4.0
(1)
"For me it feels basically like nothing. I don't get breakthrough bleeding nor periods."
#48
IUD, Implant, Progesterone Only Pill
4.0
(1)
"IUD, implant, or Progesterone only pill are good options."
#49
Loestrin
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been on loestrin for over a year now, and at the beginning, I had very abnormal periods."
#50
Microlut
4.0
(1)
"Started microlut about a year ago and so far the only side effect was some spotting."
#51
Male Contraceptive
4.0
(1)
"A male contraceptive has been in development for some while now, I just really hope they could speed it up a bit since estrogen pills were unveiled 50 years ago :))"
#52
Seed
4.0
(1)
"Yeah, I would have definitely preferred my husband to get the BC that is the little seed thing that blocks the tube."
#53
NHS
4.0
(1)
"The NHS website is really good and informative for this kind of information."
#54
Dr. Lara Briden
4.0
(1)
"Dr. Lara Briden has a great book, The Period Repair Manuel."
#55
Phexxi
4.0
(1)
"I just learned about a non-hormonal option called Phexxi."
#56
Progestative shot
4.0
(1)
"I'm probably going to get on the progestative shot sometimes soon."
#57
Depo shot
4.0
(1)
"The only thing that really worked out for me was the depo shot."
#58
Movisse
4.0
(1)
"Try the mini pill - Movisse or Jencycla. They are both progestin only and less side effects."
#59
Desogestrel
4.0
(1)
"I double dose the desogestrel mini pill and it's worked really well for me."
#60
Liletta
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been with the liletta IUD for almost three weeks now."
#61
Nortrel
4.0
(1)
"I take a very low dose of Nortrel which has norethindrone."
#62
Hormonal IUD
4.0
(1)
"If you did well on a progestin-only method like the Depo, I’d go with the hormonal IUD or the implant."
#63
Nexii
4.0
(1)
"Try the nexii non hormonal birth control."
#64
Cerazette
4.0
(1)
"I'm on cerazette (its progesterone only) and that's gotten rid of my periods."
#65
Junel
4.0
(1)
"I'm on Junel generic for LoEstrin and I just take it continuously, no periods."
#66
Microgynon 30
4.0
(1)
"I've was on microgynon 30 when I was around 16 and found it handy."
#67
Microgynon, Yasmin, Marvelon
4.0
(1)
"I've been on the pill for over 8 years. I'm on my third brand - Microgynon, Yasmin, and now Marvelon."
#68
birth control patch
4.0
(1)
"Personally I use the birth control patch."
#69
Vienva
4.0
(1)
"I’ve taken Vienva and it has helped marvelously."
#70
Ring
4.0
(1)
"Personally i've had a lot of success with the ring."
#71
Lo Loestrin
4.0
(1)
"I am actually taking the lo loestrin birth control"
#72
Diane 35
4.0
(1)
"I was on Diane 35 and my skin was ugh soooo good. Its very similar to spironolactone since it’s a very strong anti androgen."
#73
Oura
4.0
(1)
"I decided to buy the Oura ring and the Natural Cycles app."
#74
DMPA
4.0
(1)
"DMPA FTW. Just ₱150 when I used to take it."
#75
Injections
4.0
(1)
"I prefer injections. 1 shot good for 3 months na."
#76
Progestin-only methods
4.0
(1)
"Progestin-only methods like the IUD, implant or mini pills... or hormone-free methods like the copper IUD."
#77
Progesterone Rod
4.0
(1)
"The new thing these days is a surgically implanted rod of progesterone."
#78
Arm Implant
4.0
(1)
"I’m getting the arm implant."
#79
Hormonal Birth Control Pill
4.0
(1)
"I have been on a pill for the past year and a half with no downsides for me."
#80
Non-hormonal Birth Control Pill
4.0
(1)
"There’s also this non-hormonal birth control pill that’s only available in India."
#81
High CBD Marijuana
4.0
(1)
"High CBD marijuana has helped me a lot."
#82
ADAM
3.0
(1)
"Australia was trialling a non-hormonal sperm blocking hydrogel injection."
#83
Caya Diaphragm
3.0
(1)
"I have one called the Caya which is pretty user-friendly."
#84
Marlissa
3.0
(1)
"I just started on birth control pills, Marlissa."
#85
Progesterone Only Pills
3.0
(1)
"There are progesterone only pills, which could be a good option for you."
#86
Hormonal Birth Control
2.0
(1)
"I think it’s almost criminal that otherwise healthy young girls and women are prescribed hormones."
#87
Birth Control Pill
2.0
(1)
"I was on the birth control pill for 15 years and I didn't blame it for some of my digestive issues."
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