So I wanted to do a review of my first few weeks with the coil IUS Jaydess (UK) I think in the US it is called Skyla?!
I decided to try out the coil as the combined pill was giving me awfull mood swings and constant thrush! I had been on the pill about 11 years (I am now 27 no children) for years I was on Mercilon with no issue at all untill one day my doctors put me on Gederel (I presume the cheaper version) and the mood swings started! I changed to Cilest about a year ago with no issues, I lost a lot of water retention weight but unfortunately the thrush started and came back every single month! So I decided in March that it was time to try something different - In the UK you have to get Jaydess on prescription so my doctor did that for me and I went and collected it. Unfortunately in this time I was worrying so much about the horror stories that I read that I was close to cancelling all together. However on the 11th April I went ahead and got it fitted!!
I took the Ibuprofen before that everyone recommends but I will say it hurts! Only for like a few seconds, and as my sister said, what is pain anyway, nothing bad will happen! It is like a very strong period pain that comes on and off for about 30 seconds - a minute max! Once in, they let you lay down for a bit. That night I was uncomfortable and the next day I took a hot water bottle to work. The first couple of days I had some cramping but not really any bleeding. I was advised to carry my pill on to ensure I didnt ovulate in the first week (I was on my pill free week when I had the coil fitted). So I think the pill stopped any side affects for a week. Then I came off the pill.. and the period started. I have had a period for about 4 days VERY heavy but only with pads (you cant use tampons for the first month) I am still spotting now nearly a week later but the bleeding has definitely eased and so has the tummy cramps! I have checked for the string maybe once a week, so maybe 3/4 times now. Once it was not there at all but when I checked the next day it was back.
Symptoms so far - yes spotting and a period but nothing that can't be handled, I wear a panty liner most days although the last two days I havnt had too. I would say the belly ache is a little dull ache for a while, head aches I have had a couple but I think that might be coming off the pill. I think Jaydess has the least amount of hormones of all conttraception and I feel great!!! I have never felt so happy, care free, I always thought I was an anxious person I have not felt anxious once in the last 3 weeks. I am back in the gym, and have definitely noticed some weight loss which may be water retention. Just generally feel a much happier person. Touch wood, no changes in my skin currently.
Negatives - I have taken ibuprofen for most of the last 3 weeks because of the dull belly ache, I would say how heavy the period was I was shocked after 11 years of no periods or very light ones I was not happy! I would also say the thrush is back and I am being treated by my GP I would definitely like that to go!! Bloating as well has been a bit annoying, I have defintely noticed a more bloated tummy but hoping that settles.
For me I am happy with the experience so far just keeping my fingers crossed for more positives. I have read ALOT of negative reviews which scared me so much - everyone is so different so do what feels right for you. I would definitely say if your contraception is not working for you try something else, it seems so scary but for how much happier I feel it is worth it. Just wanting to try and give an honest/ positive review as there is so much scariness out there!!!