Over 50, had to have coil removed, what to do?

[RelativelyNorma]

Just that really, have had a copper coil for the last 20+ years, but had to have it removed for a medical investigation. All AOK, but now I'm a bit thrown, I'd been told when the last one was installed that it could just stay in place.

Obviously, at 51 my risk of natural pregnancy is very low, but I would like it to be zero - I REALLY don't want to have a baby

I had actually thought I'd been through menopause, but in the process of investigations as above I was told that my hormone levels suggested peri-menopause only. I've not been having regular periods - but then have had one recently - so if I did get pregnant I wouldn't know!

I've got a drs appt booked, but it's always nice to have a think about this & know what others are doing.

Could you get another coil put in or is that not an option any more?

Tbh in your situation thats probably the easiest method, especially as you already know it suits you, no bad side effects etc.

Other than that, other long term options are the implant? Or perhaps gp might consider sterilisation?

What a nightmare, love my coil. I suppose it depends which of the alternatives is least problematic for you. Condoms for the time being until you make a decision.

Condoms? I wouldn't want anything hormonal anymore & im a similar age to you

I’m 51 and my Mirena coil has come to the end of it’s useful life. However my doctor had recommended to have it replaced as it provides the progesterone that will go with the oestrogen I need to make me feel normal. In your situation I’d discuss a Mirena for that purpose alone, with the obvious side effect of contraceptive protection if required

Personally I would allow your body a few months to see how you go. Use condoms in the meantime.

DP suggested just using condoms, but I really don't get on with them, especially combined with need to sneak around teenagers + effects of aging.

I think another coil has to be the best option, fingers crossed that I can find someone to do it. Even pre-covid appointments were few & far between, & I have a horrible feeling I may be low priority due to my age.

I've not got on with hormonal contraception in the past, but I had wondered how it related to HRT etc.