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Contraception/The Coil
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I just wondered whether any ladies have had any experiences with this...good/bad/awesome?
i like the idea of it because if i understand correctly theres no hormones involved its literally the copper of it that stops pregnancy but what puts me off is that I've heard its painful getting it inserted, it can give you heavier periods and also the fact that something is just inside you all the time creeps me out a bit. what if it gets lost?
also if you wanted to just sort of sit down with somebody and talk about all available forms of contraception and what would be best for you who would you do that with? i didnt think it'd be the doctor but is it a nurse or something?
Thanks
i like the idea of it because if i understand correctly theres no hormones involved its literally the copper of it that stops pregnancy but what puts me off is that I've heard its painful getting it inserted, it can give you heavier periods and also the fact that something is just inside you all the time creeps me out a bit. what if it gets lost?
also if you wanted to just sort of sit down with somebody and talk about all available forms of contraception and what would be best for you who would you do that with? i didnt think it'd be the doctor but is it a nurse or something?
Thanks
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I've been adviced to try the mirena which is meant to be safer, and has a small amount of progestrone which seems to work better for a lot of people (and it doesn't get affected by taking st johns wort or antibiotics or anything like that).
I gave the FPA (family planning association) helpline a go, they were very helpful - 0845 122 8690
They also have a online thing to help you look at the options - http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/mycontraceptiontool
Hope that helps!
Like Miss Riot said, there are certain risks for things and Ectopic pregnancy seems to be one of them, but there are risks with most contraceptions for a variety of things and doesn't mean it will happen to you. I had mine done at the local Brooke place, but spoke to someone recently at a family planning walk in about having it out and a new one put in (i was told it would need replacing after 5years but apparently that was wrong and it's 10years), so two different options there, also some Doctors Surgeries do them too.
Best contraception ever!
I won't lie it did hurt to get it put in but id do it again tommorow for peace of mind...
I haven't been on it myself (a friend did though, and she was ok- didn't put too much weight on either, I know that can be a side effect of the hormones).. Not sure about the implant, though, quite a few people I know have had it and it made them dead moody, and they put weight on.. Plus, the idea of a thing sticking in your arm really freaks me out!! :O
Anyway, the article I read was about how the coil might be able to lower the risk of cervical cancer- very good indeed!
The link is here: http://www.thelifedept.co.uk/livelonger/footer-featured-b/contraceptive-coil-halves-the-risk-of-cervical-cancer/
Hope I'm allowed to post links I just thought it was topical
Anyway, good luck with your chosen contraceptive! xxx