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Ok no. I’m in Texas and this is…unwelcome news. Why don’t doctors tell us this is so common?? IUD FTW tho.
I prefer the non-hormonal arm implant. Much easier to get in and out than an IUD. I ended up getting my tubes tied, though, so I don't have to use it anymore.
And that’s fair, the copper IUD is also non-hormonal, but I had other issues and needed the hormonal version to help with a very heavy cycle/anemia. I also tried Depo and that was great, but you can only be on it for so long before osteoporosis becomes a concern.
What’s the non-hormonal arm implant called? Haven’t heard of it and a Google search is not giving answers.
Nexplanon
Thanks for the heads up. Seems like Nexplanon is a hormonal birth control though.
Ah that would explain why it didn't work well for me. My OBGYN said it was non hormonal but she must have been mistaken.
Boggles the mind sometimes the trust we put in experts… I was scratching my head going, “How can something in your arm prevent pregnancy if it’s non-hormonal?”
I genuinely have no idea how a professional could have come to another conclusion. Not trying to be rude. I really don’t understand it.
Yeah, it's difficult to find quality care with people who know their shit. I'm so glad I got my tubes tied so I don't have to deal with the stress of doctors and pills and IUDs and implants anymore. It's not a realistic option for folks who want to have kids someday tho. We need better care.