Moms, I need a birth control with zero hormones! I repeat zero hormones! As it is mine are crazy apparently, I’m 33 please help me..

[Jennag323]

Zero hormone birth control.

[gigjig]

I hate birth control with hormones too. I have been using Mirena for 3 years which is pretty much the lowest hormone bc method that contains hormones. Nonhormone methods are the copper iud (has side effects also) and barrier methods/timed intercourse etc. With Mirena there are side effects like back pain but mood swings are minimal and it actually keeps things pretty level. A lot of people stop having periods while on it or have light periods without much cramps. I really wanted something reliable without too many symptoms and Mirena is the only thing I could find. It’s okay but I wish there was a better alternative.

[Anonymous]

I've been using the copper IUD for about three years and works great for me. But there are risk factors so talk to your doctor. That's the only non-hormonal I know about.

[alybyr]

I've had a copper IUD for two years and I'm pleased. Sometimes cramps are a little more intense, but it's worth it. Hormonal birth control made me...hormonal.

[concreteroads]

Your best bet is probably the copper IUD. It's a non-hormonal birth control that also needs to be inserted by a doctor (just like the Mirena). I would also recommend seeing your doctor for advice though, as they can go over all the options and pros/cons with you. Also, sometimes the best treatment for out of whack hormones is more/different hormones, as odd as that might sound. 

[WestCoastQueen]

I believe norethindrone is one if I’m not mistaken but I could be wrong. But just a suggestion (:

[teufel]

Norethindrone is a hormone. It’s a form of progestin. It’s just not a form of estrogen.

[Anonymous]

That would explain why it makes me so crazy! 

[alexasteph]

Your options are limited, but there are non-hormonal contraceptives. I would recommend speaking with your doctor about what is available to find what is best for you. 

[makeitup305]

@Jennag323 If you're open to it, Paraguard is an option. It's an IUD (intrauterine device). I don't know if anything over the counter exists.