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Jun 2011
11:06am, 15 Jun 2011
34,832 posts
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plodding hippo
Stumpy, fair point
I would think depression was quite a good reasdon NOT to be on the pill
Particularly since in this day and age there are other options available
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Jun 2011
11:19am, 15 Jun 2011
1,511 posts
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sallykate
Thanks HB. I was a bit surprised because progestogen-only (cerazette) just turns my life into one long period so I was thinking that if anything I'd have a similar side effect with low oestrogen rather than total cessation.
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Jun 2011
12:33pm, 15 Jun 2011
250 posts
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icklevee
As per FF's question re menopause - I've been told to come off the depo and to have bloods done after 3 months break to check if I'm pre-menopausal. If bloods are not accurate, do they need to keep being re-done as its gonna be a nightmare coming off the depo?
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Jun 2011
7:53pm, 15 Jun 2011
1,027 posts
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Kimmy
The pill worked well for me, for 14 years. But now they think there might be a link with the length of time I was on it with the all the fibroids I have now messing up this pregnancy. I also stopped having all the headaches when I stopped it too, hadn't seen that link before either
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Jun 2011
8:14am, 16 Jun 2011
5,841 posts
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Forest Faerie
I am at least three weeks into what I would call a period (as opposed to spotting) and it seems to be getting heavier *sigh*
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Jun 2011
8:55am, 17 Jun 2011
First-time poster!!
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Kernow-bys-vyken
Hi, I can't recommend the Mirena coil highly enough. only needs changin once every 5 years, low dose hormone, so no systemic effects of hormone. Main side effects are cramping for a couple of weeks after it's fitted. Fitting is a little painful, but what's 1 mins discomfort in exchange for 5 years of side-effect free contraception? Also seriously reduces length and heaviness of periods (for some women hey stop completely). It's been a godsend for me.
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Jun 2011
9:28am, 17 Jun 2011
1,012 posts
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Andreia
im on the mirena, it's going to be 3 years now! i have a period (if you can call half a day of light bleeding a period) every 3 months, no cramps, no side effects and i'm not a crazy woman anymore.
I was on the pill and fell pregnant twice! breast feeding was a nightmare after the second child due to the pill, so i stopped asked for the coil and it was the best thing ever.
no more mood swings, no more headaches and I lost weight too!
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Jul 2011
12:40pm, 27 Jul 2011
372 posts
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Jubear
I've had my last ever depo after two years trouble free living, and am about to have the Explanon 3 year implant. I really should have asked the GP this when we arranged the business, but how big a wound does it leave - how soon afterwards can I swim? (I have a Tri 10 days later) Also, any other thoughts on the Explanon welcomed...
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Jul 2011
4:49pm, 28 Jul 2011
1,192 posts
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Flibberty Jibbet
I've got the Implanon and am having it removed and going back to depo but he has told me I can only have it for 2yrs as I had 13yrs last time before they told me I'd got to come off it!!! The depo just suits me better! (no periods with depo!)
I didn't have a big wound at all and I can't see why you wouldn't be able to swim pretty much straight away.
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Aug 2011
1:24pm, 4 Aug 2011
5,931 posts
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CrazyLegs
I've been having a few pill related issues recently so I went along to see my doctor this morning. As I have worked my way through most of the pill options she has suggested the implant. As I am a wimp, how much does it hurt having the implant put in..?
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