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*ucy.whittaker
writes:Hi All,Ok, so being at Uni, life has moved pretty fast, and I've found myself falling for an amazing guy, we've been together for a few weeks. We've been sleeping together and I'm currently on the pill. We are both clear of STIs, so that's not a issue (we both got checked before I was happy to stop using condoms, I don't like them) Problem is I'm fairly forgetful, and even though I have an alarm set to take it I often forget. My question is to any women out there who are on other types of contraception, such as the implant, coil, IUD etc. and to find out if any of them might suit me. I don't plan on having children for at LEAST 5 years (I'm only 19 and want to be married and settled down before I start a family. I have also gained weight since being on the pill, and I'd really like to get rid of it again.So, what would you recommend? Any suggestions or pieces of advice are very welcome :)Lucy xxxxx
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reader, LilPixie +, writes (18 March 2010):
 Injection sounds like a good option for you because you'll only have to go for it every 3 months and not have to worry about it in the meantime. I was on 3 different pills over the course of 9 months, and none of them made me gain weight, they were just not suitable for me in other areas. I'm currently on the patch, which I'm very happy with. It's only my second month, but so far i have no reason to complain. And i really like that I only need to change it once a week. I personally don't ever want to get the implant, injection or coil. Like it was said before, you should see a doctor, as they will be able to give you better advice on which might be most suitable for you.
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reader, k_c100 +, writes (18 March 2010):
 Weight gain is not really linked to the pill - it has never been proven it just seems to be a common coincidence. I thought the exact same - I tried a load of different types of pill, went on the mini-pill for a while, then stopped taking the pill altogether - and guess what, I did not lose a single pound. Then I changed my diet and started exercising, and started taking the pill again, and lost over a stone.
My guess is the weight gain is more likely to be due to the Uni lifestyle - you tend to drink a heck of a lot (lots of empty calories!) and you eat rubbish because you cannot afford to eat/cook properly. Try changing your diet and get in some more exercise - that should help with the weight.
As for forgetting to take your pill - probably the best thing for you is the contraceptive injection. It works in the exact same way as the pill but you just go to the doctor's once every 3 months to get the injection and you are done.
I think you should go to your GP and discuss other options - they will be able to advise you what is best based on your medical history.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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reader, celtic_tiger +, writes (18 March 2010):
 Woahh..Slow down a couple of paces.
You have only been together a few weeks, you are already sleeping with him, and have already decided to get rid of condoms....
Just be careful.
I work at a University, and I know it is a hotbed of casual sex, partner swapping, and blatant disregard for sexual health. I have personally helped distraught girls to the clinic to get the morning after pill. We see so many cases of sexually transmitted diseases, and nothing is as effective at protection from them as a condom. I know you want to have a committed relationship, but please be aware, IF (and I say this as a warning only) he is not faithful to you, and decides to do what so many young Uni students do these days, get drunk and sleep about, you will have no protection as to what he might pass on to you.
As for your question, there are many different types of contraception, but not all may be suitable for you individually. You should talk to your GP or campus Doctor/nurse about it. They can advise you on what will be suitable for you.
There are many different types of pill, patch, implant, coil, all sorts. If you dont want to have to worry, then perhaps the injection would be best? But you need to talk this over with a qualified medic, as what is great for one woman, will not be great for another.
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reader, Appelle  +, writes (18 March 2010):
IUD’s are pretty good because they do not make you gain weight and you never need to worry about them. But, you will probably bleed a lot more for the first year. The less regular your periods were in the past the more you will bleed in the beginning. I do not know about in the UK, but in the states you can only get one if you are in a “stable” relationship. That does not seem to be a factor for you though
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