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[Sally1993]

Poss TMI & I know it's not a medical thread but just looking for some insight please!
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Can anyone who's had the coil help me please?
Backstory: I got the copper one 3months ago (day of my elective csection), 9 days later one of the strings came down and was hanging out - hosp cut it and gave me antibiotics for an infection, Dr said he couldn't see the other string so believed there to only be 1. A week later the other string came down and was hanging out longer than the first one - Dr cut it again for me. She cut it to a length where I could feel the string inside and its been fine. I started my first period after pregnancy 4 days ago, been manageable but today (TMI - I've been bleeding really heavily and filling pads up in an hour and passing some clots (smaller than 50p)), I've also been getting bad cramps and feeling really uncomfortable below/feels like somethings trying to come out, I checked and my coil string is now hanging out again (about 2 inches).

Does this sound possibly like it's rejecting or is it normal for the strings to come out when your on your period? This is my first coil so not sure what to expect. If its not normal then obviously I'll call the gp

Are the strings actually visible on the outside of your body?

Coil strings should be felt inside your vagina, coming out of the cervix. If the strings are outside the vagina, there’s something not quite right there.

 

[Champagnecampaign]

Thank you for

Thank you for the reply.
Which did you prefer? I do like the idea of the copper coil and been hormone free

I was advised to get the Mirena last time but other than that no real difference. I get a very light period (pantyliner only) once a month which I actually find reassuring.

As its been mentioned, I have also previously had the implant (late teens) and it sent me crazy.

 

[Nosey Moo]

Had a bad time with the implant when it got replaced. Ended up having it out in less than a year. Made my mental health worse than it was originally

 

[ChampagneBox]

Did some research on the diapraghm/cap and I physically cringed I can’t even put a tampon up there (just because I get worried about getting TSS and it feels weird) and smear tests hurts

 

[storminaDcup]

Just been reading through this thread with interest. I’m 32 and getting married this summer. Children aren't on the cards until at least next summer. My fiancé and I are relying on the pull out method currently. I used to be on the patch, we hate condoms. I can’t take the pill. Ideally want something non hormonal so the copper coil appeals. Is it worth getting one just for a year? I have an option of getting it done privately on my work health insurance

 

[ChampagneBox]

I used to be on mirtazapine and had the implant at the same time. I don't remember having any issues.

I'm on the mini pill and have been for about 10 years. The implant didn't work for me (it pinched my skin) but I really want to be sterilised, I asked when I was 18 and got laughed at and I'm now 31 and still refused. I don't have kids, I don't want them for many reasons and I hate having to use the pill for the next 20 odd years. Condoms are a worry incase they break so I don't want to rely on them alone. I know if my partner asked for the snip he would get it no problem but I can't expect that off him so it's unfair that I can't be sterilised.

I hear you! So annoying every option has Drawbacks could you get it done privately?

 

[Scorpihoe]

Is anyone else on the Implant and had random heavy bleeding? I went to the doc for a checkup and ultrasound and everything is fine..but sometimes I get massive blood clots and heavy periods (sorry if TMI)

 

[prinnygrace]

I don’t personally but it’s the same hormones as in the pill (or progesterone only pill anyway) so if that didn’t suit you there’s a chance the injection won’t either.

Ah okay that makes sense. Such a mind field not trying to get preg

 

[hiya_hun]

I can feel mine, but not the ends of it. Another doctor is trying again next week, but this’ll be my second removal, so if she can’t get it out, I’m going to ask for a specialist or something…I don’t want to traumatise my arm too much

this is actually my second implant. My first removal and refit was sooo smooth and easy. Dunno what happened with this one 🥲

same - mine was my third and the others I had zero issues with. I could even feel the ends of mine and they still couldn’t get it out. The surgery went fine but I do have a scar and it’s a bit of a botched one! Though where it is isn’t really noticeable!

 

[Scorpihoe]

I’ve had my implant for 3 years and went to get it removed a few months ago, after a long appointment and many painful tries, they told me they can’t remove it and I need an ultrasound guided removal. I’ve been waiting for it, for almost 3 months and they told me I need to wait another 1-2 months.

Really anxious that this implant is stuck in my arm and is expired 🥲 I’ve been on the pill in the meantime. If they cant get it out in the ultrasound guided removal or it’s too deep, I’ll need surgery on my arm, in case it’s imbedded in muscle or something.

 

[ChampagneBox]

Anyone here take citalopram and have nexplanon? Thinking of going back on it but I’m concerned about the implant being less effective because of citalopram…I know it’s not stated as a known interaction but I’m still anxious lol

 

[Amyx1518]

the pull out method is just toooo risky i feel, definitely shoudlnt be recommended

 

[Blonde_moment]

I could never get on with the combined pill and tried loads. Finally tried the mini pill (Noriday) and it was fab. Stayed on it for 14 years and had zero side effects. I tried another mini pill (Cerazette) and hated that one. The only progestogen my body seems to tolerate is norithesterone, which is in Noriday.

 

[ChampagneBox]

Has anyone used a diaphragm? Want to buddy up nexplanon with a second method, but not condoms…have never used a mooncup or anything

 

[Thelmachops]

Does anyone else use Sayana Press? I'm due my next one soon but am struggling getting hold of it...it has happened before and I had to switch back to the depo, then supplies were good again during lockdown, so went back on it again as its so convenient..I get my prescription from an online service and I have also asked local chemists but they don't have it either..

 

[Icbaaaa]

Poss TMI & I know it's not a medical thread but just looking for some insight please!
.
Can anyone who's had the coil help me please?
Backstory: I got the copper one 3months ago (day of my elective csection), 9 days later one of the strings came down and was hanging out - hosp cut it and gave me antibiotics for an infection, Dr said he couldn't see the other string so believed there to only be 1. A week later the other string came down and was hanging out longer than the first one - Dr cut it again for me. She cut it to a length where I could feel the string inside and its been fine. I started my first period after pregnancy 4 days ago, been manageable but today (TMI - I've been bleeding really heavily and filling pads up in an hour and passing some clots (smaller than 50p)), I've also been getting bad cramps and feeling really uncomfortable below/feels like somethings trying to come out, I checked and my coil string is now hanging out again (about 2 inches).

Does this sound possibly like it's rejecting or is it normal for the strings to come out when your on your period? This is my first coil so not sure what to expect. If its not normal then obviously I'll call the gp