Is anyone on zoely? Are there are side effects?

[KatyMac]

I mean everything has side effects - but are three any DD should look out for?

Thanks

I am not on it anymore, but not because of any problems. I didn't have any noticeable side effects. My periods were definitely lighter and shorter. I hope it works well for your daughter :)

thanks - that's the side effect we are hoping for!

Yes...if you google zoely patient information leaflet you can read about side effects

Can you try acupuncture or learn some acupressure? Less side effects?

This will be our 4th attempt - nothing is really working for her

Acupuncture doesn't really work as contraception

I really hope it works for her

If not, has she tried the progestogen-only pill? I had no periods at all while on Cerelle. I now have the Nexplanon implant and again, no periods. Previously they were heavy and painful.

I'm wrong actually this is her third pill, implant and injection so 5!

I hope it works too!

Oh sorry i read that as your daughter wanted to have lighter periods...i guess mucus and temperature charting will be a step too far!

accupuncture doesn’t really work as contraception

This made me laugh. Not tried Zoely but I have a mirena coil which is brilliant. It’s all but stopped my periods.

I had a Mirena too and no periods. But the insertion was very painful as I hadn't given birth, which I'm, perhaps incorrectly, assuming is the case for OP's daughter. I'd recommend trying pretty much anything (apart from acupuncture!) first, just to avoid going through that.

Ah, I’m the same but had mine put in under GA - I guess the gynae wasn’t joking when he said he was doing me a favour with the GA!

No, he definitely wasn't joking :) sorry I didn't mean my post to be dismissive. It's a great opti9n, apart from the insertion. It was genuinely one of the most unpleasant experiences of my life. Not the worst pain, but a really weird sort of pain. I felt queasy and dizzy and just awful during and afterwards.

That sounds horrible - I’m very thankful I wasn’t awake now.

Sorry to derail your thread OP - sounds like the mirena isn’t a good option unless you get it put in at the same time as other procedures. I hope Zoely works out for your daughter.

Yes I've been kind of avoiding that for her....who knows if zoely doesn't work what we will try next