I agree with your position on hormone free birth control. I think that if you can find a hormone free option, like an IUD, you should try it. Pills and shots are better than risky sex, but they do come with a price tag. What I have always heard is that the more you miss your period, the lower the bone density in your spine. I have also heard that the younger you enter menopause, the younger you tend to die. We have our periods for a reason and while they can be difficult to deal with, they are a natural (and necessary) part of our beautiful design.
If I hadn't decided to get a tubal ligation, I was all set to get an IUD. I have some friends with IUD's and have never heard them complain about them. (They can be EXPENSIVE though! My particular insurance wouldn't cover the cost.)
Good luck in your decision!
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