What shall we do for contraception? TMI

[LoveMyGirls]

I'm getting so fed up now, I recently had the mirena for 4 years and it made my af last from 2 days to 2 weeks (although lighter) I had it taken out because the prolonged periods got very annoying after 4yrs I thought if I went on the pill where you have a break for a week I'd at least know when and for how long I would have af but within 5 days of taking it I was feeling depressed so I stopped then we used condoms while we thought of a new plan. I decided to get a copper coil, thinking that without the hormones it would be ok, wrong, my periods are like a flood and I'm having bad period pains and pmt is vile.

I've tried the injection and that didn't agree. I'm 28 so think being sterilised is a bit extreme and dh won't have the snip.

What can I do? Should I ask to have mirena back in or try this one for a bit longer?

It is very unusual for you to have more bleeding with a Mirena- usually it stops periods and is given for heavy periods. Did you query that with your dr?

I'd say your options are:

Giving the Mirena another go.
Changing pills- there are loads and while 1 might make you depressed, others won't.
The cap
Condoms

I have a copper coil, and yes, my periods were pretty hideous for a while. Mefenamic Acid was very effective for pain and after a while I was bleeding less. I've had a cap too which was ok, but have you tasted the cream?! Not the stuff to clean your teeth with!
Some people find things like Evening Primrose good for PMT. It may be worth a go. Otherwise, if you have things to do, and you need to be on the ball, a bit of PMT can get people moving (in a useful way). With that extra bit of energy and fury, it is quite possible to achieve great things and take no prisoners! Not so good when you are railing against yourself though!