Yeah I think I got the brunt of her annoyance at having no parental help. Her MIL doesn't help out and she wouldn't ask her anyway.
Well that's the thing, my mum is my dad's full time carer so he isn't able to do much and my mum stretches herself in all directions to help out with the kids, and look after him and my grandparents. She's very lucky that mum is able to help as much as she does.
. I did come off it for a couple of months and my period came back straight away and it was bleeping horrible. I got so used to not having one, I would hate to have it every month. Lmao.
keep meaning to ask about alternatives so that I don't have to remember, but I don't want to risk having periods again and I know I might on something else.
Same. Been on it for almost 20 years and never had any issues. I've also spoken to numerous medical professionals about the long term 'side effects' and been told the same as you. It gets a lot of hate though so I guess it's not compatible with a lot of people!I am curious what bc you all use to prevent pregnancies? I've been on Depo for over a decade... Controversial I know! But it also is the only medication that minimizes my endo symptoms. My gynecologist and Dr are not worried about me being on it long term as they've said the "worrying" studies about bone density are very outdated. I've never had any issues on it. I'm actually so glad to never have a period
Despite my mum & others going on about how it’s a waste / selfish if you don’t have children, I always say i’d rather possibly regret not having them instead of regretting having them. And I know that I would regret it...Its just not for me. That seems difficult for people to understand and they think you’ll change your mind but as I get older I’m more steadfast in my decision.
On my 2nd copper coil. They are literally the gold standard of long acting reversible contraceptions. Lasts 5-10 years depending which one you get put in. 98% effective. No hormones. Very few side effects. I think everyone should get one put in at 16I am curious what bc you all use to prevent pregnancies? I've been on Depo for over a decade... Controversial I know! But it also is the only medication that minimizes my endo symptoms. My gynecologist and Dr are not worried about me being on it long term as they've said the "worrying" studies about bone density are very outdated. I've never had any issues on it. I'm actually so glad to never have a period
Implant in my arm. I'm on my third and love it. I get periods occasionally, but nowhere near as bad as they were - I don't pass out from low iron anymore!I am curious what bc you all use to prevent pregnancies? I've been on Depo for over a decade... Controversial I know! But it also is the only medication that minimizes my endo symptoms. My gynecologist and Dr are not worried about me being on it long term as they've said the "worrying" studies about bone density are very outdated. I've never had any issues on it. I'm actually so glad to never have a period
Was it sore to be fitted?On my 2nd copper coil. They are literally the gold standard of long acting reversible contraceptions. Lasts 5-10 years depending which one you get put in. 98% effective. No hormones. Very few side effects. I think everyone should get one put in at 16
Not going to lie it really was. But an hour and some paracetamol later it was fine. Just felt like light cramps for the rest of the day. Never had any bother with it. Only downside is that some people get slightly heavier periods on it, I haven’t experienced that though.
You’re braver than me! I’ve thought about it before but I just don’t think I could do it
I’d need Valium or somethingBeen on the patch for almost 7 years, made me have super light periods, not really any side effects that I remember, occasionally ill have a month or 2 off and we'll just use condomsI am curious what bc you all use to prevent pregnancies? I've been on Depo for over a decade... Controversial I know! But it also is the only medication that minimizes my endo symptoms. My gynecologist and Dr are not worried about me being on it long term as they've said the "worrying" studies about bone density are very outdated. I've never had any issues on it. I'm actually so glad to never have a period
You can get a local anaesthetic injection/gel or you can even get it under a general anaesthetic if needed. Next time I’ll def ask for a localYou’re braver than me! I’ve thought about it before but I just don’t think I could do it
it’s totally worth the momentary discomfort for 10 years of no worries. Big selling point with me is that’s it’s got no hormones. I found I put on weight and had crazy mood swings on the pill.Just chant in your head ‘it’s not as painful as childbirth, it’s not as painful as childbirth…’ and you’ll remember why it’s worth itYou’re braver than me! I’ve thought about it before but I just don’t think I could do it
Yeah it’s the no hormones that’s the appealing thing. I was on the pill for about 18yrs and then decided just to see how it was without it. Have been off it a year and lost a bit of weight & I think my moods are actually better. My husband & I just use condoms at present but I guess at the back of my mind you’re worried something could go wrong with them. I’m bad with smears so I just don’t know if I could bite the bullet and get the coil.. I tried to watch a video recently on Instagram of some blogger getting one fitted and even the grimacing she was doing was making me feel weak!You can get a local anaesthetic injection/gel or you can even get it under a general anaesthetic if needed. Next time I’ll def ask for a local
