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It’s been an awesome experience so far. A few cramps while my body adjusted, but otherwise it’s been great. My acne has cleared considerably and I have less new breakouts. For other lesbians thinking about taking birth control: Make sure it’s prescribed and don’t be afraid to use it for other purposes even though you’re not having sex with men. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"—Anonymous, lesbian, cis woman, 22, Accra, Ghana\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"“I have changed pill brands simply because not all worked for me”\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"I take the pill for hormonal balance and period regulation. My experience has been okay, I have changed pill brands simply because not all worked for me. My advice to others? 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I don’t use birth control to avoid pregnancy, but to avoid having periods, and to help my skin. My experience with birth control has been complicated. It’s been a lot of trial and error, which isn’t super fun. I’ve changed about 6-7 times in 5 years. It’s hard on the body. If you’re thinking about going on birth control: Do it if you feel it’s right, but be ready for a process. Find what’s right for you, and don’t settle for anything less. It’s your body, treat it well! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"—Anonymous, lesbian, woman, 20, Wisconsin, USA\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"“Find a good doctor. It will make all the difference!”\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"I’ve been taking Levlen (combined oral contraceptive) for around four months. My periods are very upsetting and disruptive and I'm hoping to stop them entirely (with the blessing of my doctor). Even though my relationship can't get me pregnant anyway, I do like the security of knowing nothing unforseen can happen. I'm not sure if there’s a connection between my gender and choice of birth control. I do consider myself non-binary, but I don't know if my aversion to periods has anything to do with it.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"I used to take the Depo-Provera shot. Having to rely on getting it from local Planned Parenthood places was uncomfortable, and I gained a lot of weight. I'm still seeing how the Levlen goes, but I'm hopeful. Find a good doctor. It will make all the difference! 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