Ladies what contraception are you on? - Page 2

Gbobs · Apr 9th, 2012, 03:28 AM

Before TTC I was on Dianette for several years. However when I went back on the pill my doc said that I wasn't supposed to be on it long term as it can cause osteoporosis or something (not sure why she'd sanctioned it for so long previously!) I was a bit annoyed as it was the only pill that had agreed well with me. Originally Microgynon caused acne (hence being put on Dianette) and terrible mood swings. What did she try me on again - Microgynon!! Again it made me feel awful. She changed me to Yasmin which I think might be quite a new pill and it's been fine.

I considered other contraception but wanted something that I can come off easily as we would like to TTC again in a year or so.

Kyliem87 · Apr 9th, 2012, 03:31 AM

I have the contraception implant in - I had it in for 4 years (meant to be 3 but I never had time to get it out!) and was fine, no period for 4 years then got my cycle back 3months after getting it out. Everything seems fine this time too so fingers crossed.

lauralou25 · Apr 9th, 2012, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gbobs

Before TTC I was on Dianette for several years. However when I went back on the pill my doc said that I wasn't supposed to be on it long term as it can cause osteoporosis or something (not sure why she'd sanctioned it for so long previously!) I was a bit annoyed as it was the only pill that had agreed well with me. Originally Microgynon caused acne (hence being put on Dianette) and terrible mood swings. What did she try me on again - Microgynon!! Again it made me feel awful. She changed me to Yasmin which I think might be quite a new pill and it's been fine.

I considered other contraception but wanted something that I can come off easily as we would like to TTC again in a year or so.

This is the same micrgynon I loved had no effects etc and after 8 years they then decided to tell me I couldn't take it well I was fine for the 8 yrs and they only noticed then!!!
Think I'm going to do some research before friday!

lauraclili · Apr 9th, 2012, 03:50 AM

I had a mirena for 9 years before TTC which was amazing. Only takes a few minutes to put in and painless. Lasts for 5 years and for me meant no periods for 5 years. It does have a hormone in bu this is locally acting (apparently) and didn't affect my mood (other than stopping my PMT!) but it does take a couple of weeks to completely settle down.

mrsbw · Apr 9th, 2012, 07:50 AM

I have the non-hormonal (copper) IUD.
Had been using pull out and pray for a month or so as I'm breastfeeding so hopefully won't ovulate yet but this was too stressful so went for the IUD.

It's my second. Had the first for 5 years prior to TTC little man and it was fab. No need to remember to take a pill and as it doesn't contain hormones it doesn't have any silly side effects.

I'd recommend it for sure. PM me lauraloo if you have any questions I can help with x

KNWilson · Apr 9th, 2012, 09:42 AM

I have the Mirena IUD and I really like it.

Lawhra · Apr 9th, 2012, 09:48 AM

I only trust barrier method so condoms here! Hormonal contraception turns me into a bitchy eating machine

I'm so afraid of getting pregnant I'd rather avoid it all together but know that suggestion would go down like a lead balloon!

lisa1980 · Apr 9th, 2012, 09:51 AM

I'm on cerazette and I love it, but after our next LO I'm definitely going for the mirena IUD

lauralou25 · Apr 9th, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lisa1980

I'm on cerazette and I love it, but after our next LO I'm definitely going for the mirena IUD

I was on cerezette for about 3 weeks so I don't know wether to give it another go.....I can't take noriday it turns me into a witch I'm so nasty on it but I can't seem to snap out of it I like the sound of the non-hormonal iud but I'm a wimp looool!!

lisa1980 · Apr 9th, 2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lauralou25

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Originally Posted by lisa1980

I'm on cerazette and I love it, but after our next LO I'm definitely going for the mirena IUD

I was on cerezette for about 3 weeks so I don't know wether to give it another go.....I can't take noriday it turns me into a witch I'm so nasty on it but I can't seem to snap out of it I like the sound of the non-hormonal iud but I'm a wimp looool!!

I was on it for years before having LO and loved it...no periods, no weight gain and I was pretty stable mood-wise (well, as stable as usual

). Also fell pregnant 2 months after coming off it so I was pretty pleased all round.

I'd go for the mirena next time as it's the same hormone as cerazette but in much lower levels and I like the idea of not having to think about contraception or tablets for 5 years at a time

Apr 9th, 2012, 03:28 AM	#11
Gbobs Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 953	Before TTC I was on Dianette for several years. However when I went back on the pill my doc said that I wasn't supposed to be on it long term as it can cause osteoporosis or something (not sure why she'd sanctioned it for so long previously!) I was a bit annoyed as it was the only pill that had agreed well with me. Originally Microgynon caused acne (hence being put on Dianette) and terrible mood swings. What did she try me on again - Microgynon!! Again it made me feel awful. She changed me to Yasmin which I think might be quite a new pill and it's been fine. I considered other contraception but wanted something that I can come off easily as we would like to TTC again in a year or so.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 03:31 AM	#12
Kyliem87 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England - NE Posts: 2,240	I have the contraception implant in - I had it in for 4 years (meant to be 3 but I never had time to get it out!) and was fine, no period for 4 years then got my cycle back 3months after getting it out. Everything seems fine this time too so fingers crossed.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 03:50 AM	#14
lauraclili Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wirral, UK Posts: 5,335	I had a mirena for 9 years before TTC which was amazing. Only takes a few minutes to put in and painless. Lasts for 5 years and for me meant no periods for 5 years. It does have a hormone in bu this is locally acting (apparently) and didn't affect my mood (other than stopping my PMT!) but it does take a couple of weeks to completely settle down.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 07:50 AM	#15
mrsbw Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 578	I have the non-hormonal (copper) IUD. Had been using pull out and pray for a month or so as I'm breastfeeding so hopefully won't ovulate yet but this was too stressful so went for the IUD. It's my second. Had the first for 5 years prior to TTC little man and it was fab. No need to remember to take a pill and as it doesn't contain hormones it doesn't have any silly side effects. I'd recommend it for sure. PM me lauraloo if you have any questions I can help with x

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Apr 9th, 2012, 09:42 AM	#16
KNWilson Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 378	I have the Mirena IUD and I really like it.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 09:48 AM	#17
Lawhra Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South West Posts: 2,788	I only trust barrier method so condoms here! Hormonal contraception turns me into a bitchy eating machine I'm so afraid of getting pregnant I'd rather avoid it all together but know that suggestion would go down like a lead balloon!

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Apr 9th, 2012, 09:51 AM	#18
lisa1980 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 853	I'm on cerazette and I love it, but after our next LO I'm definitely going for the mirena IUD

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