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To refuse to change my method of contraception?

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BlueFergie · 04/01/2012 11:10

DS2 is 3 months. He is our third child and DH and I are agreed our last. In the past we have primarily used the pill as contraception. DH was happy to continue with this but I wanted something more permanent and lower maintenance. Before my last pregnancy I often forgot to take the pill and I want to eliminate any risk of accidental pregnancy. Considering I have an extra child now I didn't want to be relying on my memory for contraception. Ultimatly DH will have a vasectomy but it is a big decision and he is not ready yet.
With all this in mind I spoke to my OB at 6 week check and we agreed that the best option for me was the mirena implant. I discussed with DH too. He was happy enough to go with what I wanted.
Yesterday I got it put in. Last night we were discussing it and I mentioned that It didn't work in the same way as the pill, they werent sure exactly how it works but one of the ways is that it thins the lining of the womb and prevents implantation.
DH is quite upset about this. He is Catholic. Not super religious but pretty pro life and he is not at all comfortable about using a post fertilisation contraceptive. He wants me to get it taken back out. I have refused. I understand his concerns but the procedure to get it in was intrusive. I am not happy to rely in condoms. Pill is not an option as am breastfeeding and progesteron one operates on same principal as mirean. I have told him he is welcome to use condoms and I will at least have the peace of mind of the mirena as back up, or he can go for vasectomy and I'll have it removed once get all clear on that. We are going to talk tonight again about it.
AIBU to continue to refuse to have it removed?

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EdithWeston · 05/01/2012 09:09

A close friend's husband is very anti post-fertilisation methods.

He's an atheist.

I don't think examination of the wider role of one denomination's historic and current teachings is likely to be persuasive either to OP or to her DH, as these views are neither part of the teachings of that denomination, nor exclusive to the religious.

OP: I agree with posters who say that he will need to use condoms in addition, to provide the pre-fertilisation contraception that is important to him. His conscience and conscientiousness in acting on his principles, should mean that the mirena has no post-fertilisation role and therefore it s no longer an issue if it stays.

birdsofshoreandsea · 05/01/2012 09:18

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sashh · 06/01/2012 05:25

Birds

you say you are pro choice, the OP has chosen a method of contraception, which again you say you agree with but somehome I', pressuring you not to use your method of choice - am I missing something?

birdsofshoreandsea · 06/01/2012 19:03

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sashh · 08/01/2012 06:04

Birds

you say you are pro choice, the OP has chosen a method of contraception, which again you say you agree with but somehome I'm, pressuring you not to use your method of choice - am I missing something?

birdsofshoreandsea · 08/01/2012 08:29

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McHappyPants2012 · 08/01/2012 08:40

until DH got the snip, it was none of his business on what contraception i wanted to use.

my body my choice what goes into it

BalloonSlayer · 08/01/2012 08:56

I am not a catholic and I would not use the coil for the same reasons that the OP's DH has.

You don't have to be a catholic, or even religious, to feel that conception is the start of life.

The problem is that if you are BF, women can not use hormonal contraceptives. (Mini pill also prevents implantation AFAIK)

Therefore the only option is to use a barrier method or vasectomy (or sterilisation).

Basically condoms or vasectomy would be easier, both have to be done by the DH, so what does it matter whether she leaves her coil in or not?

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