stopping pill possibly coil??

[nannon]

ok - may as well go all out - can yuotell me everything i need to know about the coil please??!! Good/bad experiences - does it hurt? where do i have one done? how long is it there for? How the hell does it work??!!! If i come of my pill after being on it for so long what are the side effects?? will i gain weight? Get spots etc??

Thanks!!!

[Octavius]

Some info here:

http://healthresources.caremark.com/topic/topi c13096

[Genuisscuffy]

Hi Nannon, I use the minera coil which is great - I started using it just over a year ago after having terrific heavy periods with really bad pain (actually passed out and had to go to A & E) - they suggest it as an alternative to a hysterectomy because its got the same prostoregon (?not sure how to spell it) as the pill. I have no periods now at all - I did have a light period for about 3 weeks then little bits every now and then, a few light periods (only needed a pad) but now nothing. I havent had any side effects - maybe a bit sensitive headaches every now and then - I would recommend it.

[fine,thanks]

can you type google ?

[sunflower68]

nannon I would echo Genius to the very word. It is utterly amazing; the only bad exp was when I had a new one fitted last month - just a slight discomfort for a day, that is all.
It has hormones which it releases over a 5 year span, till they run out basically.
Do you have kids? I had my first fitted about 2 years after kids; it was far more comfortable then than last month (my youngest is now 8) as the cervix was no longer so, er , flexible.

[sunflower68]

By the way, the copper coil is the old fashioned one, rarely used now. It gives you really heavy periods.
The mirena one is the best, removes periods totally.

[nannon]

thanks for the answers - is it ok for your body not to have periods?? I would be very happy if i never had one again! does it make you put on weight?Spots? Do you stilol get monthly bloating?

Fine,thanks - i can type google thanks but i wa sin work and was after answers from people who may have/had one before. Personal experince. So get off your high horse

[rocklolo]

Hi nannon! Since the age of 20 i have had a coil replaced reguraly of course.
The first time i did end up with a massive infection and nearly lost my tubes .
the coil is preferable for a women who had childrens already but check that one.
It gave me longer , heavier, painful periods.The insertion is little incomfortable but you should not feel it after and neither your partner.
there are no side effect and should not put on weight or getting spots.
Of course i am 45 now and hubby has had the snip and i use to have the copper coil but things have changed and improved since check it with your gp .

[rocklolo]

Nannon , if you are feeling bloated during your periods try to excercise a little more . It will help with the pain but insure that you increase your fluid intake. Do not forget that your body water increase by about 2 pounds during that time xxxxx

[nicksmum]

I can really recommend the Mirena coil, I used to suffer with the most horrendously heavy periods until I had one fitted getting on for 5 years ago(so i'm due another soon). I can honestly say I really wish I had done it sooner, it is painless and has left me with wonderfully scant periods(2 days with a pant liner-no more sanitary towels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)I cant speak for the contraceptive aspect though as the OH has had the snip.

[nannon]

Thanks!

So no awful side effects?? Did any of you come of the pill to get it....anyone come off the pill after a number of years and have any side effects???

[rocklolo]

nannon remains on the pill until you sees your gp xxxx

[nannon]

yeah think i might - need to have a chat with doc to see what is best option i think

Thanks

[sunflower68]

No side effects here!! I had babies between pill and coil if that is any help x