"i have had it since april 2015.  i decided to have it removed.  while using this birth control, i have gone from 180 to 220 (even with exercise).  i have found myself to become depressed and started using wellbutrin (150mg).  originally, i did not want to have the the bc removed, however, the bad outweighed the good (health-wise).  i have used the iud (constant yeast infections), the depo (weight gain).  i have not tried the pill because i just wouldn&#039;t remember to take it, so i have decided to get my tubes tied.  this option is not for everyone, but i am older, divorced and already have 3 children. try it, if you see negative signs, have it removed right away don&#039;t wait like i did, research and try something else."