To ask you all what contraception you use?

[Slightlypanicked]

Haven't used any contraception for years, between being pregnant and breastfeeding both dc's I've just used condoms.
Went to the clinic today and the nurse was very pushy about me having a coil fitted and how with new research its safer and that the pill really increases risks of blood clots and depression etc.
I opted for the pill for now until I make up my mind on the coil. She gave me a none branded version of yasmin as I also suffer with adult acne and was hoping the pill would help that too.
Is the pill really that dangerous?

Dh is on antidepressants and has no interest in sex. Was using the patch which was fine, easy to use and quick to remove if we decided to ttc.

Before that, and now I guess, I just kept track of my periods/ovulation. Am pretty regular and there are only a few days each month that you can actually get pregnant, just use condoms during the 5 or so days before and while you ovulate.

Copper coil here so zero hormones. It's absolutely brilliant. Periods last three days and regular as clockwork.

Another diaphragm user here. I use the caya diaphragm and love it. Easy to use.
Hated hormonal contraception and didn't like the idea of the coil. Partner says he can't feel it. Can put it in up to 2 hours before sex so it doesn't get in the way of proceedings.

I was on the pill for years. Had implant. Gave me horrendous spots. Aside from appearance they really hurt - like they'd wake me in the night as they appeared!!
So can't have cool as its the same hormone and would cause he same problems. Back on combined pill for a year or so.

Then hubby had the snip!!!

Why is it the woman's problem?

It has so far been a perfect solution!!

He says it wasn't that bad - especially after what he saw me go through twice (2x DC!) & I had relatively straight forward labours.

I know it can repair itself. But nothing is perfect. & if I was ever pregnant I'm sure I'd know pretty bloody quick - both times I was chucking up before I could do an accurate pregnancy test! & could then make an informed decision - but that risk lies with everything if you look at the statistics!
At least there is no scope for human error!!!

Get him done!! ✂️

To add to the implant experiences I can say unfortunately I did not agree with it at all. I had a terrible reaction on my skin where it got inflamed and had to be removed. It seemed fine for the first 2 months and then one day I woke up to terrible bruising where the implant was in my arm and it was very painful.

My doctor had inserted over 150 implants and it was the first reaction she had seen like it but said in the past year they have changed the material type so sent off photos etc to the pharmaceutical company as an adverse reaction report.

I know I was very unlucky but having had 2 other friends that didn't get on with it due to hormonal reasons I can't say I'd recommend it! I was on the pill for years when I was younger which was okay but kept forgetting it so wanted to try something else.

I've stopped taking the pill and having tried the injections and my skin breaking out a lot I've gone back to taking nothing and have never felt better. Condoms aren't great but don't be pressured into a specific contraception, everyone is different and what works brilliantly for you may not work for others.

Condoms for the last 6 months due to having had a clot in my lung at Christmas, which they put down to being on the pill I didn't have any other risk factors so this was the only thing they could pinpoint to it.
I loved the pill it really agreed with me (had the mirena coil for a while but it drove me nuts) but I couldn't believe how my libio changed when I came off the it, I thought I had just lost interes but not so Both dh and me hate condoms so he's off for the snip tomorrow can't wait! Never want to experience having a clot again that's for sure.

Although after reading this thread I'm seeing the diaphragm in a whole new light.

Mirena for two more days then having it removed. Had a coil for the last 23 years and the last three have been mirena. Quite sad at not needing it anymore and I will be very annoyed if my periods come back...

Vasectomy....it was lovely..why have a 2-4 hour op when your DH /DP can have 20mins?/with extra TLC ....I have the Mirena because of excessive bleeding

But my sex drive is a bit off...not liking that at all

Mirena. And i love it. Had it / its replavements for 18 years. One day of spotting per month. No side effects. And i dont have to remember it every day, which i was crap at with the pill!

Mirena coil was the best thing I ever did. I hated the idea of having one but I was having real trouble with constant breakthrough bleeding with mini pill and depot. Mirena coil has sorted breakthrough bleeding out, couldn't be happier as permanent period was driving me crazy. BTW the procedure to put it in is fine, more sore than painful. I wish I'd opted for the coil sooner as would have saved a fortune in sanitary towels and panty liners

Not many people on here talking about the implant but my GP said it's statistically the most effective a stopping you getting pregnant, also it's the most long term option that's not permanent. It usually stops you having periods but I've been on it a year and they haven't stopped yet. However I've had no other side effects so I'm very happy with it. I know I wouldn't remember to take a pill every day!!

We use oral contraception.

I ask if we can have sex.

-She says 'No'

[Boom tish]

Well said, Purple52!

The number of people on here (many clearly past the stage of wanting more children) putting up with a load of shit (to my mind) - I'm actually amazed at what many people are putting up with - because contraception is supposedly a woman's problem.

It's one thing if you're still in the family-making stage. Another thing completely, if you're past it.

Ljfarminer the implant is three years max a coil can be 5 or ten.

I've had an implant (well two!) for four and a half years. The first one was fine but the second is playing havic with my periods (didn't really have them before, now spotting nesr constant) and unpredictable mood swings.
However I think more people should give it s try because if it doesn't suit you it can come out very easily!

Condoms. The skyn brand as I'm sensitive to others. I would never take any hormonal contraceptive again after having terrible experiences in the past.

"Have a strict condoms policy with new partners though so I keep the fact that I'm on the pill really quiet and take it at work so that they can't try and get out of wearing condoms too early."

Yep Been there.

Dowager i completely agree with you.

Salpingectomy! Had my Fallopian tubes removed. I have 3 children and definitely don't want any more. Best thing I ever did. Liberating. Never looked back! I don't get on with hormonal contraception, couldn't face having a coil and condoms forever would be crap... So I sorted it good and proper!

Thus also eliminating the chance of ectopic pregnancy Crookers.

And also (so I was told) could reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, as the cells start out growing in the tubes before settling in the ovaries... Small op, keyhole, in and out. Week off work. Done!

Copper coil. Am childless and insertion was therefore unpleasant, but just about manageable (I was stupid and never took the recommended painkillers beforehand). Periods are a bit heavier and for me period pain is a bit stronger, and I am more aware of my cycle (e.g.: I can actually feel when I ovulate, when I've never been able to before), but I feel so much better for not dosing myself up with hormones.

Mirena. Love it! Been a year now, having faffed around with condons for 5 years since last baby (couple of MAPs needed.....). Tried Depo injection which was a disaster. Dreaded coil thinking it would also be awful (having read so many horror stories on here). So glad I gave it a go - couldn't be happier.

Wow firstly be very careful with Yasmin and its variants. I was on it for years but it's a synergetic pill and has big side effects. It's banned in a few countries. Do you research I forgot it all now. The main thing I remember was it's dangerous to stop it suddenly. Both my parents are medical and they helped me research it at the time and were shocked. I had stopped it suddenly without realising the dangers. My period stopped for nearly a year. I had lots of problems not least exsteme depression.

Re the coil it's amazing! I had a copper coil fitted so no hormones at all. I never felt better. Fitting is uncomfortable but no worse than a smear (and my first one was fitted pre-baby which is apparently more uncomfortable).

What's not to love, it's popped in and you can forget about it for 10 years! No chemicals, no hormones, no chance of getting pregnant but if you do have it whipped out and you're good to go straight away no hangover from your pill.

I had mind taken out, got pregnant two months later. Had my baby had another copper cool fitted 6 weeks afterwards. My body is my own again. Couldn't recommend the coil more highly. I'll be repeating the same when we decide to have our next baby!!

Sorry for all the typos above. Looking after baby alone whilst suffering from shingles while hubby works away. Beyond exhausted!