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Hi,
I not been on my Period for 3 mouths and went to the doctors about it and they done a pregncy test and it was good news I wasn't (I have got a boyfreind). They said to have the coil. Iam scared. Anyone eles got or had the coil and what is it like. Some people said that they don't work and some people say it does work. I don't know weather to have it.
I not been on my Period for 3 mouths and went to the doctors about it and they done a pregncy test and it was good news I wasn't (I have got a boyfreind). They said to have the coil. Iam scared. Anyone eles got or had the coil and what is it like. Some people said that they don't work and some people say it does work. I don't know weather to have it.
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What is it that is scaring you about the coil? Have you looked into other methods of contraception, e.g. the pill or the implant for example? Also, if you go to a family planning centre (aka a sexual health clinic in some places I believe) they can spend a bit longer going through all the options and trying to find out the best possible for you - might that be something that would help you?
eta: looking at your other thread is it true you're thinking of splitting up with your boyfriend? If so is there much point in getting such a long term method of contraception?
Just make sure guys don't be too rough with their fingers - I've had mine dislodged before because of too rough foreplay
No they don't.
They refused to give me one because I'd never given birth, despite specifically asking for it.
Instead I have an implant which I have found pretty good. For various reasons my periods have become pretty temperamental of late but for the most part it's reduced the bleeding and the pain.
In the article it explains that the coil doesn't affect fertility - but it can 'help' chlamydia to climb - and chlamydia really does affect fertility. It's explained much better and in more detail in the article...
Heather, the article explains about the two different types of the coil, what it's like to have it fitted etc so should help you think through whether or not it's right for you.
Also, you may like to look at some of the other articles in this section about contraception. Like others have suggested, maybe some other methods would suit you better?