am on the mini pill but would like to try the coil, as i want a period every month and don't want side affects

Question

Been on the mini pill for about 1 & half years its called cerezet. Its stopped my periods i have one now & then. I get bad mood swings and have lost my sex drive completly, so i want to try somthing different to see if this helps. I was thinking of the coil, but the coil which doesn't release the hormone. Is the coil effective in preventing pregnancy, do you get many side effects, does it hurt when getting it inserted, i have also had BV in the past and could getting the coil cause this to reoccur

Answer 1

Go back to your Doctor
and tell him how you feel
also ask him/her , what the pros's and cons of the coil are .

The form of contraception you use ,should be tailored,
for you exclusively

Your doctor or practise nurse will be able to discuss,
all this with you, in a a personal way,

we are all different , so what suits one woman,
may not suit another .

The Doctor can also tell you, how effective the different methods of contraceptives are .

so you can make an informed choice

Always ASK

all the best

>^,,^<

Answer 2

I have one for the same reasons my moods were so down on any hormones. Its said to be 98/99 percent effective. Nothing is 100 as we all know. When its inserted it's like period pain it's a little uncomfortable for a couple of days but nothing major. You usually will have slightly heavier periods for first couple of months but these will pan out. It actually made mine lighter and longer which is fab. The coil could make you BV flare up but you get checked for any traces before insert and can be effectively treated as they know whats going on. The only other thing is the chance of epitomic pregnancy is slightly higher because the coil blocks your womb basically. This is the best thing I have had because any hormones send me doo lally. You will be able to check if it's still in as well you need to make sure you check before any action because it can become dislodged but this is usually in first couple opf months. The main risks are with insertion after this it has less side effects than pills or hormone based contraceptives.

Answer 3

Not only does it hurt but it has very major risks. It can cause serious heath problems and I don't think it's worth it. I know four people who did it and all of them experienced problems! I think you should try a different pill. Different types of pills effect people in different ways. Like with a lot of medicence you have to try a few before you find one that fits you. It took my best friends two tries but she finally found one that doesn't cause her mood swings. I would also suggest maybe the patch or shot all three are WAY BETTER options than the coil. Ask a doctor at a Free Health Clinic I'm sure he'll agree.

Answer 4

All medications including the coil can cause side effects such as the one the previous poster mentioned: irregular bleeding to start with. The insertion has the potential to be painful.

An option for you to help with the moods is to try taking B6 in either a bottle by itself or as part of B Complex. You can find them at Wal-Mart or other big name drugstores as well as at The Vitamin Shoppe (you can also order from them by going online).

I have found B Complex to be very helpful for me.

Answer 5

Have you thought about trying Natural Family Planning? Recent studies have shown that women who use NFP have just a 0.4% chance of getting pregnant. Modern NFP is as effective as other methods of contraception. It also has no side effects, no long term implications for your fertility and is immediately reversible when you do decide to have a family.
The Couple to Couple League run classes and have an excellent home study course which I can highly recommend.
Good luck with your decision.

Answer 6

Apparently some people bleed alot when they first get it done, and sometimes it can make your periods heavier.

It slightly hurts like period cramp.

And my friend was born even though her mum has the coil! So just like any other method there is still a chance!

Answer 7

if you dont want side effects (like me) use condoms, i feel like i get enough chemicals in my body thru daily activities, so i choose not to take any form of birth control, except condoms, and i would probably use a diaphragm if i had one..