Which Birth Control is Safest? | ObGyn Answers Your Contraception Questions

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[callmeclaireee]

I wish more doctors would talk about the side effects of some birth controls when you have anxiety/depression. My doctors NEVER mentioned any of the side effects effecting my anxiety and I literally thought I was dying with the amount of panic attacks I started having until I found a new doctor and brought it up with him. He made me feel so much better and we tried so many other options trying to find one that didn’t mess with my anxiety more than what my brain was already doing to me. It was so helpful having someone make me feel valid and like I wasn’t being a whiny baby.

[Viennafly]

16% is not a failure rate I'm comfortable with 0.o Jeeze.

[quinnglamna]

I don’t comment often but I wanted to thank you for using gender neutral language. I’m trans masculine and I love that I can watch your videos without feeling dysphoric. My girlfriend and I are learning a lot!

[ejwilly]

I was told in middle school Florida sex Ed that iuds can cause permanent infertility! I’m so glad you are advocating for accurate unbiased sex education. I love how it’s available online for free too. Now I’m not scared to get an IUD/Nexplanon when I’m ready for that sort of thing. 💕

[amandaharders]

Mama Dr. Jones is my Monday morning dose of self-care.

[Ana_the_librarian]

Can you talk about pre-menopause and menopause. I feel that doesn’t get talked about enough and all ladies will go through it.

[NiamhCreates]

I used FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) in between each of my pregnancies (btw each of my pregnancies were planned, I have had zero unplanned pregnancies). I absolutely loved it and learned so much about my body.

[Amandavg]

Having my IUD placed hurt so bad. I almost passed out. Having it removed didn’t hurt at all and in fact I had immediate relief of the pressure and pain I had been having the whole time the IUD was in.

[MorganEileen]

I loved my IUD without having a baby! I didn’t even feel it go in, and it was great for 4 years until we were ready to have a baby! Now expecting my first in March 🤗

[brookewelton]

I'd love to see a video about you talking about male birth control! I know a lot are still in testing, but it would be great if birth control was an option for men.

[melisa_moore]

I’m pregnant. I don’t need birth control. But I’m always here for Mama Dr. Jones.

[amandadevasconcellos]

Birth control helped me A LOT with my depression. I would usually see improvements in my mental health and then lose them all during PMS. Now I'm on the combined pill and my PMS symptoms are all gone. I can consistently work on my depression without getting a suicidal episode a month ❤️

[RQuinton]

IMO, I would add that communication with partner is also very important. Obviously, that itself is not birth control, but as someone who would be a potential father, I personally would like to be involved or at least in the know. Not for controlling purposes, which is horrible, but males should be more involved in general and not solely place the burden on the woman.

[UIAL]

ALWAYS read the pamphlet that comes along with any birth control method/product. The amount of risks that come with the Pill for example, are astounding, doctor’s usually mention it as a way to control periods and acne, but neglect to mention it can affect your mental health, especially if you suffer already with anxiety and or depression. (Not all doctor’s but in my experience). Just ensure YOU know the fine print, that way if something goes wrong you know to mention it yourself that you are on birth control and that might be a factor in whatever you’re experiencing.

[mcaskey]

My mother insisted that birth control causes infertility. I suffered for YEARS with horrifically painful periods that made it impossible for me to even walk, I was throwing up, and she refused to even discuss putting me on anything because she didn't want me to lose my fertility. After I became an adult, moved out, and had my own Drs I went on birth control. It changed my entire life for the better! When my niece's mom put her on birth control for the same thing, my mom tried to take her off it (My mom was her primary care giver). I sat my mom down and explained to her, in detail that fertility is NOT affected by birth control and that I didn't want my niece suffering the way I did. I think hearing it from me finally broke through because she dropped the subject and my niece stayed on birth control. But it's just a VERY common myth I hear, and so many women and girls are suffering when they could be on birth control and actually living their lives.

[hermionehp]

Please talk about PMDD/PMDS!!! I was so relieved when I found out that was an actual diagnosis - that I wasn’t crazy and that this happens to others!! Everyone needs to be educated on this. It’s terrible to suffer from extreme bouts of depression each month, even when on antidepressants.

[shelbylerum]

This is a little off topic but can you please make a video about first periods and what to expect and do.

[morgantrojacek]

I appreciate your honest treatment of fertility awareness, both its benefits and drawbacks! It's my method of choice for various reasons, and I love being able to track fertility symptoms and have a clear, constant picture of what my body's doing. So many OB-GYNs immediately dismiss fertility awareness so it's refreshing to be able to hear a straightforward take on it.

[chloepryor]

can you talk about contraceptive use and obesity? some studies show that contraceptives are less effective in obese women, others say it’s not. little confused about that 😬

[sarasthoughts]

I use continuous contracception and it's GREAT. No breakthrough bleeding at all, no worries about taking it the right day, no blood, no pain. Amazing