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Migraine with aura and hormonal cystic acne sufferer

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TheVeryHungryTortoise · 02/05/2020 14:22

Hi everyone! Just looking for some opinions on the different contraceptive options out there as I feel that I'm drawing a blank.

I have been on the copper coil in the past but my periods became so heavy and painful that I was prescribed high strength co-codamol and eventually decided that I couldn't live in a drug induced haze. I then switched to the Mirena coil but developed awful cystic acne all over my face.

Next I was put on the COCP, Yasmin, but unfortunately had a hemiplegic migraine so now cannot take hormonal contraception containing oestrogen.

I'm aware of the implant but I am really worried about the associated weight gain, which I think is backed up in studies now. Can anyone who has maybe been in a similar experience help me with what worked for them. I apprieciate that everyone is different but would just like some advice. Is there anything that I can use- I'm getting desperate here.

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thirtywon · 10/05/2020 21:27

I can take oestrogen either and the mini pill and mirena messed me up. I've been hormone free for years now and just use natural cycles. It's been great for me.

thirtywon · 10/05/2020 21:27

Can't

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