To not want an injection in my bum?

[CherriesAndOtherStuff]

Every time I go to the nurse for my pill check she always tries to talk me into switching to the injection instead. I have to admit that I'm not really convinced that it is the best thing since sliced bread that she is insisting it is but have been considering it recently. I thought it might be good not to have to remember to take a pill every day (I have tried the implant and hated it and I can't have a coil) so at my last appointment when she brought it up I asked for more details.

I did kind of like the sound of it until she mentioned that it's given in your bum (or as she politely called it "your bottom" ). I had assumed that it would be in your arm like a vaccine.

At this point I kind of went red and said I'll just stick to my pill thanks and left.

I am happy with the pill I'm on, so it's not a great loss...

It's not bad at all. You just pull
Down waist band and they jab you. lift weight off the leg on side they are doing it on, balance all weight on other leg and you literally feel next to nothing.

She doesn't want it! She wants to keep using the pill!

I've and loads of jabs on the bum cheek, NEVER once felt absolutely nothing.

I had a coil put in and felt just a niggle. Others found it painful even with very experienced fitters.

It's beside the point: she doesn't want to use Depo and this HCP keeps bringing it up.

Why would you make a complaint? So the nurse brings up the subject every 6 months at a pill review appointment - it's hardly badgering the patient. Every time I do a contraceptive review I ask if a woman is happy with her contraception and if not, discuss other options.

So if a woman comes to me for a pill review and says (to quote the OP) "I thought it might be good not to have to remember to take a pill every day" I'd certainly suggest the depo injection for example.

Of course she is being insistent that's different, but the whole point of a contraception appointment is to establish that the patient is happy with their choice and if it's still the most appropriate method for them.

Oh and depo shouldn't be given in the arm, it should be given in a larger muscle such as the buttock or thigh.

Oh and depo shouldn't be given in the arm

May I ask why?

Because she doesn't want it discussed anymore, Sidge. She said this HCP is insistent. That is not on.

She's there because she has to go to get her pill.

So have it put in the notes and if the HCP continues, then complain in writing.

I can't work out what the AIBU is here? Or even find a question.

Have you considered the contraceptive injection?
Yes I have, can you tell me more about it?
Sure...XYZ
It's not for me thanks.

Don't do it! The injection itself is fine but I put on 2 stone in a year and it took a year to shift it despite me not eating any more than before. And I had the RAGE all the time, oh, and constant bleeding. That was fun.

Dixie yes you can have the depo injection whilst breastfeeding, as long as you are at least 6 weeks post delivery.

carlson my point is that a woman's contraceptive needs can change between 6 monthly reviews - it is entirely appropriate to bring it up each time. Not to insist but to say "still happy with your pill? No? OK, let's have a think about something else, have you thought again about the injection or is there anything else you have in mind?".

Of course if she's still happy with her pill then that's the end of the conversation.

Depo needs to be given as a deep intramuscular injection - the arm (deltoid) muscle rarely allows it to be given deeply enough so it's preferable to be given in a bigger muscle such as the gluteus maximus (buttock). You can use the arm but only if really needed.

The point here, Sidge, is from the OP's own post, she's insisting, always trying to talk her into it, etc.

I've had that happen so many times myself, with the Mirena. I don't need contraception as my husband had a vasectomy many years ago and my periods are fine. I had one in the past for contraception and it was horrible for me.

I have told the nurse this, several times and it was still being brought up every time I went in there for something.

So I complained in writing about it and had it put on my notes that I do not need contraception and to stop bringing the coil up.

I prefer the depo over the pill because a) I've fallen pregnant while on the pill so I don't trust myself to take it at exactly the right time every day and b) the depo means no periods for me.

As others have said you have the jab just below where your belt sits, not down in your bum cheek.

I have a phobia about needles in my bum so I have the depo jab in the leg or arm. Nurse will only do it in my thigh, the Dr will put it in my arm but warns me it might ache.

Why are people so rude to the OP?, you don't have to have kids to be on here. I originally came for advice about knitting!!, no, I'm not 80!!, I am knitting my future adopted DS a patch blanket and my patches were a bit curly. Then I got hooked. Quite a lot of chat is related to female problems/issues too.....like the one OP mentioned!, perfect example. When I get my DS (who will be adopted so I take offense to people thinking you have to go through a pregnancy and birth to be a "proper" Mum) I won't see myself as anymore superior. Neither do any of my friends who have DC and wouldn't be so insensitive!. O.k., it's called Mumsnet, so you expect a lot of chatter about children, but if other women come don't be bloomin nasty!, welcome them.

Thank you MyBaby. How can people not know that there are people without children who post here?

Legohair thank you, I've just really read your other post now. I've just found out that I'm probably pregnant anyway so I have to see my GP tomorrow to figure out what the bloody hell to do .

Even getting the pill is hard enough for me.

Keep posting, Cherries. Maybe start another thread in a different part of the board - there are lots of posters facing an unplanned pregnancy and using Mn as a sounding board and source of non-judgemental advice when considering what best to do. Even a wanted pregnancy can sometimes feel terrifying and overwhelming. I know my own first response was fear. There's no need to do anything at all you don't want to do - think about what you really want. Best wishes.

I already have started a thread elsewhere under a different NN but didn't really get many replies and am still a bit confused about what to do.

If it was in pregnancy cherries there might not be that much traffic around.

What about chat?

We will be happy to chat here too, if you fancy?

It wasn't in pregnancy it was in chat but I realised afterwards it had more replies than I first thought.

I have an appointment at the GP tomorrow. I don't know what happened, I always took the pill exactly on time and never missed one .

I have autism and struggle to manage my own problems never mind bringing a baby into this. And of course I have a fear of medical procedures anyway. Also my DP is not the nicest and he will probably try to pressurise me into a decision if I told him so I haven't told him anything yet.

for you Op.

1. Plenty of people with autism can be perfectly capable parents
2. Ditch the boyfriend, anybody who would try to pressure you, is not somebody you need in your life
3. It's not a baby right now, it's a bunch of cells that will eventually turn into a baby. Feel no guilt with whatever you decide to do .
4. Keep posting. The amount of support you can get from mumsnetters is genuinely astounding. Whatever you decide to do, you'll always have somebody in your corner xx

Hope you got on ok at the gp today cherries

How are you?

I was on the injection for about 2 years, I didnt realise all the rubbish side effects until i came off it and my sex drive came back, weight started to drop back to where it had been, skin got loads better.

I wouldnt recommend anyone to go on it after my experience, especially if youre happy with your current choice.

MagicMojito I know that but I don't feel like I can. I still don't know what to do but don't know if I can go through with this .

Think I'm going to name change and seek advice elsewhere. Think I might have given too much away under this nickname.