Been told I am no longer take the pill and feeling really peeved about it!

[ELF1981]

Can no longer take the pill after admission to hospital in December in a bad way - docs thought at first could have been a small stroke (which is wasn't) but I have still been told I cannot go back on the pill.
I dont particularly like condoms.
I know the names of some other options (coil, diaphram, injection erm...) but not what the best one will be.
I would like to think about ttc in year or two so think the injection may be not possible?
I dont want anything that is going to mean I spend ages faffing (diaphram?)
thoughts?

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I will check for replies in the morning, off to bed now

Hi Elf,

I only know about the injection, but it has pros and cons, I will try and list all here (that I can remember).

Pro's

1. You only have to have it every 8 or 12 weeks (there are 2 different ones)
2. It is 100% reliable as long as you have it when you should - no probs with other medication etc
3. It virtually gets rid of all monthly 'side-effects' - bloating, cramps, pmt, nausea etc (and I get a lot)

Con's

1. You either suit it or you dont, you only know when you start on it, and if you dont suit it it can be a loooong 2 or 3 months
2. One side effect is it increases your appetite, I put on approx a stone a year whilst I was on it (and am losing it now, without trying)
3. It takes up to 18 months to fully leave your system after you come off it (obviously not ideal if you are planning a pregnancy soonish) (I was on it for 3 1/2 years, I have had one period in 8 months since finishing it)
4. Having come off it, I realise my emotions were fairly robotic when I was on it (any emotion I felt was weaker in strength than now, if that makes sense) and others I have spoken to have said the same, however at the time, I didnt actually feel any different

My best advice is to try and talk to your GP or the practice Nurse, or another health professional, and get an idea of all of ypur options. They can give you advice based on you, your medical history and your ideas for future family planning. If possible, it may be worth speaking to 2 or 3 different ppl, as you may find one prefers one option over another and thus suggests that is the best IYSWIM

Hope this helps

I like the coil, apart from insertion it is hassle free and v effective. Been using for 7 years and no pain, no pregnancies!

Second the coil - I have the hormone free one and it is fab. However, I was told I should only have it if having another baby wasn't of huge importance as apparently it can increase the liklihood of you developing PID.

Thanks for the info. I have booked an appointment with my nurse to discuss options - still gutted about the pill though!

I don't mean to be an interfering old biddy but I just wanted to say that if you are thinking of trying for a baby in the future it is essential that you get checked out and establish the reason for your admission in hospital.

The only reason I say is that I had a friend who had to come off the pill for the same reason and when she eventually had a baby she suffered quite a serious stroke which they believe was linked to oestrogen {sp] levels. Sorry, I don't want to scare you just to make you aware as my friend was quite poorly.

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princessosyth - the hospital discharged me with a diagnosis of hemipligic migraines which are migraines whic cause paralysis down one side of the body for a small time.
My doctor disagrees and is obtaining my file to assess their reasoning.
My first doc I saw thought it was a viral infection.
Really, they are not sure. They have told me to come off the pill due to the fact that there is a % of people who take the pill and suffer migraines who have then gone on to have a stroke, so that was the reason they gave re coming off it.

Aimsmum - I was not sure re hormonal types either. Got the appointment booked with the nurse now on the 28th, eager to find something I dont have to worry about!!

The problems with blood clotting tend to be linked to the oestrogen in the combined bill, rather than the progesterone.

I know that strokes are down as a 'contra indication' to the Mini pill, but many doctors will prescribe it. the same is true of the injectables, and the progesterone coil. The latter is very efficient and has the added bonus of you not needing to remember anything or faff about, and you tend not to have periods either!