birth control
"I started taking this pill at 17 because I had cramps that would literally make me immobile - to the point of missing school. This was my first experience with birth control. My periods became very light - sometimes missing a month or two, it helped my skin as well. I didn't notice any more mood swings than a normal teen would. The only persistent issue that really annoyed me was nausea for the first two days of every new pack. I took it for about 8 years before I decided to see what other methods were available. I tried Nuva Ring - not awful, but not for me. I'm currently looking into something more permanent like an IUD or Implant. Those reviews are terrifying as well. There won't be one method that works well for everyone."