Birth Control reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 415 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 105 posts to rank the best Birth Control brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/birthcontrol, r/PCOS, r/breastfeeding, r/endometriosis, r/ftm. Top-rated brands include Nexplanon (4.1/5), Mirena (4.6/5), Slynd (4.5/5).

Stats

Reviews415

Subreddits36

Posts105

Brands93

Products14

Top communities

r/birthcontrol135 r/PCOS94 r/breastfeeding32 r/endometriosis21 r/ftm20

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Nexplanon

4.1

(41)

"I’ve had the Nexplanon implant for the past five years (and I’m switching to another one next week), and it’s been amazing!"

"I recently started the nexaplanon implant and honestly it's been amazing. I can't believe I was so terrified for months before I got it that I'll have horrible side effects, I haven't had one single side effect."

"Nexplanon is always going to be my recommendation."

"An IUD or an arm implant (like nexplanon) are the most reliable forms of birth control."

"I second nexplanon, it’s the arm implant and it’s very effective."

"Nexplanon worked great for me."

"Nexplanon. Doesn't cause weight gain."

"Nexplanon. Pop it in your arm and forget about it for 5 years."

"I also got the nexplanon implant in my arm and I love it"

"Nexplanon has been good to me so far."

Mirena

4.6

(35)

"Mirena IUD is commonly prescribed to treat endo and has some of the highest chances of getting rid of periods completely."

"After getting the mirena I now cramp and bleed maybe once in a blue moon."

"I just got a Mirena iud, and it finally stopped my bleeding."

"After years of different pills etc it has been great. I don’t have a period but get some pms symptoms."

"Never gained weight with my faithful mirena iud! Also I don’t have a period! Highly recommend."

"I have the Mirena iud. No issues."

"I'm getting a Mirena IUD to control heavy bleeding asap."

"I recently had mirena put in and I’ve had so much improvement."

"It’s worked better for me than any other previous option."

"I love my Mirena IUD. My periods are super light and a lot less painful."

Slynd

4.5

(34)

"Slynd has been my favorite. I didn’t have any side effects on it, and I never got my period. It also eliminated all my period pain."

"Slynd :)"

"I’m on Slynd and I love it!"

"I found Slynd. I’m less than 6 months in but only had a very minor headache one month from hormones."

"I haven’t noticed any side effects with slynd and have noticed my cycle migraines are a lot more manageable."

"Slynd is the recommended option vs kyleena. The progestin in Slynd is more PMDD friendly."

"Ditto on slynd. It even has anti-androgen effects. No negative side effects for me on it, I've been on it for 2 years."

"I'm on slynd, so far I really like it. I'm on my second pack, I switched from an estrogen birth control to this one which is progesterone only."

"Switching to Slynd is night and day."

"I am on month 2 of Slynd and really great so far! No period. No side effects."

NuvaRing

4.5

(31)

"I loved nuvaring. It was convenient because I didn’t have to remember to take it everyday. Didn’t notice it in there ever."

"Both rings are incredible and i loved my experiences with them."

"I second the Nuva ring! It's very much set it and forget it."

"Nuva ring was great! It's very effective and easy to use."

"I want to scream from the rooftops about how much I love the birth control ring"

"I’ve been on nuvaring since I was 19 (I’m almost 26 now!!) and I LOVE IT. I don’t think I get any side effects."

"I loved the nuvaring when I had it. No side effects and I would just set a monthly reminder and forget about it."

"I personally found that to be the best option for me."

"It's helped me in terms of mood."

"I recommend the ring for period regulation! It was the best one I had."

Yaz

4.3

(28)

"I’m on Nikki (generic Yaz) and I love it so far."

"When I was on BC yaz and Yasmin worked best for me."

"I have the generic of yaz and it works well for me!"

"I take yaz and I'm happy with it."

"Yaz worked really well for me"

"Yaz/Loryna"

"Yaz has been amazing for me!"

"Love yaz"

"Yaz/Yazmin (switched to control breakthrough bleeds) cured me 99.999%."

"I’m so happy because I’ve had practically no PMS symptoms."

IUD

4.5

(22)

"I heard all those horror stories too and they made me stay away for so long and I finally took the leap. Glad I got it."

"As someone who works at a GYN clinic, IUDs are the most effective. We call it long-acting contraception."

"The IUS or hormonal coil can help with symptoms of PCOS."

"One of my friends swear by the hormonal iud for her PCOS."

"My mental health is drastically better on my hormonal IUD compared to when I have no BC."

"I don’t know if you’re open to an IUD, but that’s what I would recommend."

"Get an iud! I did and it’s the best thing ever"

"I'd recommend the medicated IUD. It won't affect your blood pressure."

"Hands down an IUD!"

"IUD, they are most effective and hormonal IUDs usually lessen or stop your period. Super convenient"

Kyleena

4.4

(16)

"Kyleena IUD. Still nursing at 18 months and was able to donate 350 oz to a milk bank."

"Kyleena is a lower-hormone IUD than Mirena so if you want fewer hormones, it’s great!"

"I got the Kyleena and had no issues."

"Kyleena IUD :)"

"As a result, I got the Kyleena and I loved it."

"Kyleena IUD has been so good to me. My gyno gave me numbing gel on my cervix right before the procedure and I barely felt anything."

"Best decision ever."

"I had Kyleena for 5 years after year one I got a period."

"Slynd and Opill both have a good chance of stopping your period as does Nexplanon or a Mirena/Kyleena/Skyla"

"I currently have the Kyleena, it's a hormonal IUD. I've just reached the 5 year mark so I will have to swap it with a new one soon."

Copper IUD

4.4

(12)

"It's worked for me and doesn't mess with my hormones"

"Copper IUD."

"I had a copper IUD for five years, before I got approved to get my tubes tied last year. It was great, had zero issues and definitely would've gotten one again."

"I got a copper IUD at Planned Parenthood when I was 19 😊 Non hormonal and effective."

"I use a hormone-free copper IUD."

"I recommend either the copper IUD or the fertility awareness method."

"I’ve really been enjoying my copper IUD."

"I did the non-hormonal copper IUD!"

"I’m a huge iud fan. I’ve had both the hormonal and non hormonal, currently have the copper one!"

"Copper IUD pros : no hormones. Cons: Can increase bleeding during menses"

Yasmin

4.7

(11)

"It's night and day."

"The pill has been amazing for me."

"It's worked miracles."

"Helped me so much."

"Yasmin worked best while I was on hormonal birth control."

"I am 42 and use Yasmin generic, continuously so that I skip my periods. It's awesome."

"Yasmin was very good for me. For almost 20 years it was like my pcos didn’t exist."

"Yasmin or Ocella! (Both are the same thing). Progesterone only BC is not recommended bc it can cause hormonal acne."

"The Yasmin birth control pill has worked best for me."

"It has really helped my mood swings."

#10

Lo Loestrin Fe

4.1

(10)

"Lo Loestrin Fe is what stopped my 22 day long heavy periods."

"I'm on my second pack of Lo Loestrin Fe and I've lost like 6 pounds without trying."

"Lo loestrin FE 🐐"

"I'm on Lo Lo Esterin FE and have had a great experience with it."

"Stay away from estrogen, it's known to make it worse. Progesterone only bc are better for this type of issue."

"I didn’t have issues with weight gain on lo loestrin fe. It’s very low dose and might be worth a try."

"Seconding lolo or an iud!! i personally had a good experience w lolo but it’ll be diff for everyone."

"My gynecologist recommended Lo Loestrin Fe cause of its low hormone dosage. So far it's been alright other than some mood swings"

"Lo loestrin Fe has been great for me."

"Absolutely do not go on the depo provera shot. It made me gain 60 lbs in like 9 months I am not exaggerating. Would not recommend."

#11

Mirena IUD

4.3

(9)

"The mirena IUD is a game changer for me. no periods, excellent birth control and easily removed if or when you want to have a baby."

"Mirena or Paragard."

"No problems."

"It was Mirena. I wouldn't have said it was if it wasn't."

"Was it the Mirena (plastic) or the copper IUD?"

"I was put on mirena IUD. Most painful procedure ever!! But.. it’s helping my PCOS!"

"Less period problems on average than copper"

"I got the Mirena IUD at six weeks post partum and am still breastfeeding."

"I haven't had any issues with the Mirena."

#12

Depo-Provera

4.4

(8)

"Ever since I have had no period, no cramps, no nothing. I feel so free and happy."

"Depo shot, little to no periods and don’t have to remember to take a pill."

"Personally, I love depo provera. Been on it since 2017 and haven’t wanted to change one."

"Depoprovera (I don't think I spelt that right) it's an injection that stopped my period."

"Depo provera has been a life saver. I also bled constantly with an IUD. Depo completely stopped my periods which were insanely heavy and lasted 16-27 days."

"The bc I take is the depo shot."

"High dose options like depo provera, Mirena, or Slynd might be worth trying next in hopes of controlling your pain/bleeding."

"Has made me wish I did better research."

#13

Annovera

5.0

(7)

"It's the first BC I tried that gave me NO negative side effects."

"ANNOVERA ring. Can be worn continuously all year if desired. It’s 1 ring that last the whole year."

"You only have to remember them once or twice a month in the case of NuvaRing (and generics) or up to a year with Annovera."

"If you like nuva ring, you might also like the annovera ring. Same deal but you use one ring for a whole year."

"I have the Annovera ring and love it."

"It is the first BC that hasn't made me lose my hair, give me mood swings, cause flat mood, or cause weight gain"

"I'm on Annovera now. I love it SOOOOO much!!!!"

#14

Mini Pill

4.7

(7)

"I’m using the mini pill and never noticed a drop in supply."

"I use the mini pill. Never had issues with supply."

"I've been on the mini pill since 6 months pp and my supply never wavered."

"I've experienced no issues with my supply."

"I’ve had no issue with the mini pill."

"The mini pill has not reduced my supply."

"I would ask about the mini pill which is one you take every day."

#15

Lo Loestrin

4.5

(6)

"I was on lolo for 10 years and it was extremely helpful."

"She started her on Lo Loestrin as it’s low dose."

"I didn’t get a period at all for the 7 years when I was on Lo Loestrin Fe."

"I switched to Lo LoEstrin in my 40s because the lower estrogen dose is safer as you age."

"Loloestrin."

"I am actually taking the lo loestrin birth control."

#16

Hormonal IUD

3.7

(7)

"I had a hormonal IUD for a few years and it’s been my favourite birth control method to date."

"I’d recommend against the copper IUD if you are hoping to stop periods or make them easier"

"I got an IUD a little over a year ago, and after my body got used to the hormones I had minimal to no acne issues."

"I haven’t had any bad side effects with either and even less with the hormonal one."

"It helped me out, but to each their own."

"Did you ever have any bad side affects on an IUD? Well aside from the cramping of course."

"Made acne and hair loss worse. Helped nix the periods though."

#17

Sprintec

4.2

(5)

"It has helped those symptoms so much."

"Sprintec, I loved sprinted. I had no side affects, I stayed the same weight, and my boons got fuller (:"

"I stuck to Sprintec for over 3 years"

"The pill is probably the best option. Two super common ones are sprintec and apri."

"My doctor told me she wants to put me on sprintec but if react badly to those she wants to put me on apri."

#18

ParaGuard

5.0

(4)

"Copper - Paraguard. I love it because it’s not hormonal. My sex drive doesn’t flatten out."

"No hormones. Lasts 10 years!"

"I have the paragard copper iud…never had any issues with it. I’ve had it 4 years now."

"I love love love my paraguard, copper iud. Set it and forget it! Does mess with my hormones, can try for a baby literally the day I get it removed."

#19

Patch

4.8

(4)

"I HIGHLY recommend the patch if you don’t want an IUD or anything like that."

"I went with the patch no regrets I love it."

"I’d say the patch is really GREAT and haloette vaginal ring."

"Ive been on the patch and it seems to work well!"

#20

Desogestrel

4.5

(4)

"Desogestral works for me. No periods."

"My best friend recommended me a progestin pill (desogestrel pill specifically) since it has no estrogen."

"I like desogestrel the best"

"I’ve tried a few and i like desogestrel the best"

#21

Opill

4.3

(4)

"I take Opill, you can get it at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, etc. It’s not very expensive and I haven’t had any side effects with it."

"Slynd and Opill both have a good chance of stopping your period as does Nexplanon or a Mirena/Kyleena/Skyla"

"A one-month pack is $19.99, three-month packs are $49.99 and six-month packs are $89.99."

"Opill is now an OTC (no prescription needed) contraceptive in the US. It's a mini pill with norgestrel as the progestin."

#22

Paragard

4.3

(4)

"I have Paraguard and I love it!"

"I got the copper IUD (VERY painful, I won’t lie) but it’s been so worth it."

"I have the copper/paragaurd IUD. it's the only nonhormonal option."

"My only suggestion is try hormonal and non hormonal form"

#23

Liletta

4.0

(4)

"I have liletta (similar to mirena good for 8 years) I had some spotting on and off after insertion and I had one period that was a couple days longer than normal for me but very light."

"I got the liletta iud placed the 14th during surgery and so far only slight spotting and love it."

"Liletta IUD"

"I’m assuming you mean IUD, I think I had liletta. I didn’t get migraines or an infection."

#24

Birth Control Pill

4.0

(4)

"I love the pill but it's not for everyone. Reasons it works for me personally: Only good side effects, Can stop whenever I want, Inexpensive, Easier to get than other kinds of BC and available at Costco without a prescription"

"I use the pill and i just keep it right on my nightstand and take it before going to bed each night."

"Pills. You can even take them non-stop if you have acne/period issues."

"I’ve used multiple different methods of birth control including progesterone only pills, the regular pill, iud, and nexplanon."

#25

Nuva ring

5.0

(3)

"The Nuva Ring is AMAZING!!"

"Nuva Ring! It’s literally a rubber-ish ring that you insert vaginally, and leave it there for 3-4 weeks."

"Nuva ring. I've had a terrible time with the pill affecting every part of my body. Nuva ring has been a life saver for me."

#26

Skyla

4.3

(3)

"I got the Skyla IUD and haven't had issues with supply."

"Slynd and Opill both have a good chance of stopping your period as does Nexplanon or a Mirena/Kyleena/Skyla"

"I switched to the Skyla IUD and while I still have anxiety it is way more manageable for me!"

#27

Norethindrone

4.0

3.0

(1)

"For Estarylla, they recommend skipping the placebo pills."

#93

Twisrla

3.0

(1)

"I was also on twirla before getting a kyleena. It is good as long as you aren't allergic to the adhesive."

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