contraception post SAH

[Gill C]

I know it's a very personal topic but I haven't been on the pill for years as we struggled to have Nathan but post SAH I need to take some form of birth control. The last time I was on the pill it didn't agree with me so was thinking of mirena coil but that has added hormones so wondered if anyone had used it post SAH & if so how did you get on with it?

[JayKay]

(sorry guys - look away now!!!)

Never looked back! Well, I had it put in under general anaesthetic about 3 years ago, after hesitating for a long time because people said you can bleed more at first. It took a while to settle but then I stopped bleeding completely which is wonderful. No periods. Yay!!

See what your doc says, but I love my Mirena x

PS the hormones are localised in the uterus so it's not like taking the pill in that respect

[poppy]

Although not had SAH (partner has) I have had the mirena in for around 3 years now. For me it was for the dreaded menopause and all that comes with it.

I had it done in my Docs surgery and although uncomfortable having it done I would not hesitate to have it in again if I needed. Hopefully in two years I will not longer be in need

After the initial first few months havent looked back no more PMS or periods (Sorry gents)

poppy

x

[sallym25]

I've never even heard of it, but ..no periods.. Can't be any bad in that. I will be looking that up tomorrow.

Sally xx

[Super Mario]

My Daughter had this coil in place for about 9 years, no periods, she said it was wonderfull.

The only problem was, as it was left much longer than it should have been she had to have a GA to have it removed, well and truly embedded.

[Gill C]

Thanks ladies, I think I will give it a go. Was on the pill after having Nathan & was told to take it back to back & it really messed my system up, don't want to go there again!

[Skippy]

Hi Gill

I've had the Merina in place for about 6 years now - not had a period since. It should be changed every 5 years but hubby has "been done":crazy: so now I only use it to control periods - ie I don't have them and haven't had them since I had it put it in.

[sallym25]

Does anyone know if there's an age limit like with the pill. Is 47 too ancient? :redface:

[Gill C]

Sally not sure on age limits but I was on it at 40 without any questions asked & am overweight). I haven't heard of anyone being refused it due to age either. It's worth asking fo it if it agrees with you??

[poppy]

If it's any help I am 50 and it was no problem:-D

poppy

[sallym25]

Thanks Poppy.

My sister and I were only talking last week about how great it would be to not have periods any more. Am asking my GP first time I,m there.

[Gill C]

After having really bad period pain this month I am now decided the coil is for me, I felt so rought yesterday (sick & sore) that i'm not letting it ruin anything ever again!

I've made the call & waiting for them to ring back with an appointment as there is a waiting list!!

Edited August 16, 2010 by bagpuss