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So, ladies, what exactly is the <ahem> etiquette when having a coil fitted?

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giraffeski · 25/10/2007 14:33

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giraffeski · 25/10/2007 14:37

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preggersagain · 25/10/2007 14:38

i wasn't 'on' when i had mine fitted- didn't know that was the way it was supposed to be done- but i wouldn't count on wanting to wear your mooncup on the way out- i felt very fragile to say the least. Good news is that my periods dissapeared almost entirely!

lilibet · 25/10/2007 14:39

I wasn't on when I had mine fitted either, have they told you that you should be?

AnnabelCaramel · 25/10/2007 14:39

I have no idea, but I would imagine they will leave you alone for a few mins to get yourself on the couch.

Perhaps take your own mooncup receptacle...in these days of NHS cutbacks silver salvers are few and far between!!!

Sparkletastic · 25/10/2007 14:40

Maybe throw eco conscience to the wind and go with a horrid sani towel just for the occasion? I found that easiest as could subtly fold knickers to hide the evidence! Also wet wipe or damp flannel for last minute freshening of ladybits

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giraffeski · 25/10/2007 14:40

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giraffeski · 25/10/2007 14:41

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Sparkletastic · 25/10/2007 14:42

I wasn't told had to be 'on' either by the way, but was having yucky constant semi-period so was unavaoidable. All much better since coil so focus on the positive outcome!

Rachmumoftwo · 25/10/2007 14:53

I wasn't on when I had mine fitted as I hadn't had a period as breastfeeding DD2. I refused to wait for my periods to return before having one fitted, as that is how there is such a small age gap between my 2 DDs, and I didn't want to go down that road again so soon! I was recommended to take a couple of neurofen before my appointment though.
I would get a sanitary towl and fresh wipe, tbh, and nip to the loo just before the appointment to sort myself out.

pipsi100 · 25/10/2007 14:58

I wasn't on either although as I was breastfeeding they had told me to abstain from sex for 3 weeks before and I had to do a preg test. Defi take neurofen - felt very wobbly after, and quite crampy all that evening Fresh air and a walk seemed to help.

cazboldy · 25/10/2007 15:03

I wasn't on as also bf dd2 ( child number 5 ) also had the copper coil fitted.
I was told to take nurofen, but didn't as I don't like taking anything while feeding.
It wasn't too bad. You here horror stories, but was over and done with pretty quickly.
Cramping afterwards was just like a bad period pain - nowhere near as bad as afterpains!
I know you prob feel uncomfortable about it, but they will have definitely seen it all before. Think I would use a tampon for once, and take a nappy bag in my pocket to dispose of it. Also take a pad for afterwards. good luck.

cazboldy · 25/10/2007 15:04

Ahh yes thats right. I had to do a pg test and abstain for 3 weeks too!

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giraffeski · 25/10/2007 16:20

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cazboldy · 25/10/2007 19:47

sorry, don't know as still haven't had one, only had it 3 months, and baby only 6 months and still feeding her!

pukkapatch · 25/10/2007 19:49

i doubt they will have ever seen one before.
my friend works in obgyn, and has never heard of the things before.

treat it exactly as you would a pad or tampon

tulip27 · 25/10/2007 19:59

You will be in too much pain to reinsert a moon cup ( swear it was more painful than birth contractions) so pop a sanitary towel in but would be suprised if you were allowed to wear it for the rest of that period anyway as you may dislodge the coil.

ipodtherforipoor · 25/10/2007 20:45

I've got a copper coil and although it was pretty messy for the first 3 or so periods it has gone back to normal now. Thry do seem to be painful now but not so bad , and its better than getting pregnant!!!

geekgirl · 25/10/2007 20:51

re. etiquette - should you see the doctor who inserted the coil a few weeks later at your child's nursery christmas party, don't blurt out (after wondering for 30 minutes where the heck you've seen their face before) 'oh, I remember, I've met you at the hospital!'
you will feel utterly mortified and like a complete plonker afterwards

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giraffeski · 25/10/2007 21:04

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2HappyFrighteningPeople · 25/10/2007 21:08

Tipex - hey, how are you?! I heard you had ds2? Congratulations! I was thinking of you a couple of months ago as I was weaning ds2...! Hope you're well

ibroughtcake · 25/10/2007 21:11

Can I just hijack this thread for a moment

I am due to get a copper coil fitted in a few weeks and my mil told me that they don't stop you from getting pregnant, they just cause you to miscarry if you do get pregnant???? This can't be true surely, if so I do not want one fitted. She said that is why they can be used for emergency contraception.

Please tell me this is just my mil being her usual self!

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2HappyFrighteningPeople · 27/10/2007 09:36

Good thanks, Tipex. ds2 is nearly 9mo - it goes so fast! But as soon as I started back my other half at work announced her pg (she went off as soon as I came back after ds1 too!). The men are getting more grey hairs by the minute !

Blandmum · 27/10/2007 10:02

When you are having it fitted it is vitally important to quip to the person doing the fitting,

'Can you sort out my root canals while you are up there'

or

'Now I know what Sooty felt like (insert glove puppet of your choice)'