birth control
"I got it at the end of October 2016. My bf is in med school and told me about it during his ob rotation. That coupled with my doctor recommending it led me to have it put in. 
Effectiveness: really good! It's supposed to be more effective than an IUD. My BF said the reason it is not used as widely as the IUD, even though it works better, is because it has more side effects. 
Side effects: I was very scared after going on this site and reading the reviews. I never had side effects with the pill so I hoped for the best. I gained weight. No period or spotting since December. If it wasn't for the weight gain my rating would be a 10. I recommend for anyone who hasn't had any side effects from BC."