contraception advice please

[bobblywobblymum]

I have decided to have my copper coil removed as I am unhappy with symptons that it may be causing, but now I have to decide what other other form of contraception to use. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated please.

Hi bobbly. It sort of depends on your circumstances really. I recommend the my contraception tool on the fpa website, as whey ask questions about various needs/ preferences.

If you picked the copper coil, perhaps that is because you are not so keen on hormonal contraceptives? If so your options are pretty limited.

Good luck

Ps there is also a family planning section on this site where you could read the low down on various contraceptives.

Thanks Bumpstart, I will indeed look in the family planning section before I decide what to do.

I can't use hormonal contraception due to a combination of migraines with aura and depression from progesterone. When I had my copper could removed when I was 23 due to 10 months of bleeding and horrific cramps and lower back pain the family planning clinic fitted me with a (latex free) diaphragm. There are lots of opti

The ending should have said there are lots of options if you speak to the family planning clinic.

Thanks so much for your advice, I had the coil removed this morning and have decided to try mercilon which is what I used many years ago, so I shall wait and see! To be honest, I feel happier having made a decision and am no longer worrying about what to do. Thanks again ladies.