💉 5-Year Birth Control: Set it and forget it! IUDs, Implants and LARCs 🩸

Welcome back to Episode 3 of the Talk You Never Got podcast! Think birth control is just “the pill or nothing”? Think again. I’m joined by family physician ✨Dr. Sehjal Bhargava✨ to break down the long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options like the IUD or implant your doctor might never mention—but that could keep you protected for 3–12 years, with less hassle and (in some cases) no periods at all.

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From how they work, insertion and removal realities, to the real talk on side effects, pain management, and myths—you’ll leave this episode ready to walk into a clinic with confidence.

💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Implant vs IUD—what’s the difference, and how long they last
• What insertion really feels like (and pain management hacks)
• Why some people lose their periods entirely (and why that’s safe)
• Spotting, cramps & other side effects—what’s normal, what’s not
• Busting myths about fertility after removal
• Doctor scripts for asking about LARC without getting dismissed

📕 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro – What Is an Implant, Anyway?
01:29 Meet Dr. Sehjal Bhargava – Why More Patients Should Hear About Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs)
02:56 Benefits of LARCs and how long you can use them
04:26 IUDs vs Implants – How They’re Inserted and How They Work
05:54 Period Changes – Less Bleeding, No Bleeding, or Spotting
07:22 Hormone Myths – What’s Actually Happening in Your Body
07:31 Copper IUD risks – less than 1% Risk of ectopic pregnancy
08:29 How to discuss IUDs with your doctor and what the next steps look like
09:26 How the IUD goes in through the cervix into the uterus
10:21 Step-by-Step IUD Insertion Process – Setting Expectations
11:03 Pain Control Options – From Pills to Nerve Blocks 11:55 How Much Does it Hurt?
12:40 Can the partner feel the IUD during secks?
13:43 Can the IUD come off from using a menstrual cup?
14:46 The Implant - What is it, where is it inserted, how does it work?
15:33 Downsides or side effects of the Implant
16:14 Hormones and Mental Health Side Effects – What’s Normal and What’s Not
17:42 Myths About Fertility After IUDs and LARCs
19:10 Rapid Fire – Fun Facts + Final Takeaways

👋 ABOUT ME I’m Karishma Swarup, a Harvard-trained sexuality educator from India empowering global youth with judgment-free, science-backed sex education—online, anonymous, and mobile-first. Join 60,000+ learners who finally get The Talk You Never Got.

🔗 QUICK LINKS
▸ Follow me on Instagram, where I have been creating sex ed content for 5 years →   / talkyounevergot  
▸ Check out my website for uncensored content → www.talkyounevergot.com‍ ‍

Resources mentioned in the video:
▸ A comprehensive guide to birth control options → www.findmymethod.org
▸ Dr. Sehjal's suggested resource about birth control and sex ed → www.sexandu.ca‍ ‍
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.
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