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writes:I am living with my boyfriend and we both have no STDs but we use condoms for contraceptive purposes. However, I do not like the feel of them as I find the way they crease uncomfortable. Plus I find them a hassle to always think about, they decrease spontaneity, and they are expensive. I really don't want to go on the pill as I had a bad experience going on it once before. So I am wondering if the coil could be a good option. Please does anyone have experience of this method? Was it painful / did it make periods worse?
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reader, deba78 +, writes (17 July 2009):
If you want to have children in the future I would tell you NOT to have the coil. I was very very regular with my periods from the moment they started (every 28 days) I had the non hormonal coil fitted back in october 2005, everything seemed fine untill I had it removed in March 2008 as hubby and myself were going to try for a baby, since then my periods have been very irregular I have had 8 periods in 16 months, I have been to the doctors and they have tested me for PCOS and it has come back clear, my hormone levels are all ok. Its the Coil that has done this and now we are finding it very hard to concieve and cant work out ovulation dates. I know i can fall pregnant as i have a son and my hubby has 2 sons. I alse lost a baby 4 months ago it took me a year to fall pregnant and now we are going through it again with the irrerularity.
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reader, SugarCookie  +, writes (6 September 2008):
ok in response to the person who said you dont have to have a slightly larger uterus than normal.
I tried to have it put in and after having a lot of bleeding during the insertion and having my uterus push it back out because my uterus which is the average 6 was to small. Dont tell me my experience didn't happen.
http://www.mirena-us.com/mirena_right/index.jsp
Above is the link to mirena which is the type of IUD I tried to get and the first criteria is have at least one child.
Talk to your doctor and dont be surprised if your uterus pushes the IUD out because your uterus is to small! Also it is pretty painful to have it inserted when it doesn't fit.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 September 2008): I'm 21 and just had the coil fitted yesterday because I was forgetful with the pill and reacted badly to the injection. Couldn't have the implant because it contains the same stuff as the injection, so this was the last option.First of all, ignore what was previously written about not being able to have one if you haven't been pregnant. I have never been so and have a small uterus (the average size of a womb is 5 - 8cm) as a result and even though it was a bit uncomfortable, I had a great doctor who got it in for me. The coil is only 4cm long! They just prefer you to have had a baby as it opens the entrance of the womb more to make for easier insertion.I've had minor cramps since, but nothing some paracetamol and a hot water bottle couldn't fix. It's really not that bad! Go speak to your doctor about it or go to a family planning clinic, they're all very experienced and can give you the full info.The only problem I had with it was the doctor being so close - y'know "down there".......
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reader, BigSis +, writes (5 September 2008):
 I've got the 'Mirena' IUD, {IntraUterine Device} and I would highly recommend it. Speak to your GP about it, but first, if you go into Google and read people's opinions on it, you'll be able to judge for yourself.
Everyone is different though, but the majority of women who have got it are very satisfied. I had to stop taking the pill when I reached 40, as I'd been on and off it since I was a late teen, plus I smoked.
I then had the 'Mirena' fitted and have never looked back. My periods are practically non existent now. I've never suffered any side effects whatsoever, if anything, it's improved my skin condition and my hair has thickened, plus I didn't gain weight with it, like some do when they go on the pill. Obviously something to do with the hormones it emits.
Best of luck.
BigSis
xXx
ps...I'm on my second now ~ and I'm extremely attached to it. (If you pardon the pun!}
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (5 September 2008):
I know you had a bad experience from the pill once but there are a million different varieties. I've been on 4 of them, 2 bad and 2 fine.
I have been told the coil is uncomfortable if you haven't had a baby because you are too tight down there.
Pop down to your family planning clinic. Most of them you can just wander in to without an appointment first. The nurses there are experts on every type on contraception and will find one for you.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, SugarCookie +, writes (5 September 2008):
Ok my country calls it and IUD so thats what i'll call just because thats what I am used to.Anyway the only way that it works is if you have ever been pregnant. The uterus has to be over 6 inches which its not if you have never been pregnant but if you have been pregnant (it doesn't matter if you gave birth, miscarried, or had an abortion) then your uterus would be big enough for it.I made an attempt to get one and my uterus wasn't big enough. It was uncomfortable for me because my uterus kept pushing it out as the doctor pushed it in.However if you have been pregnant this is a good method but if you haven't been then this method wont work.
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reader, supermum +, writes (5 September 2008):
 I found the coil exceedingly painfull for the first week, and my periods were worse.. you could always speak to your GP about the implant, it goes under your arm, stays there for 3 years, and you can have it removed at any stage
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reader, aphexinfinite +, writes (5 September 2008):
 ive never much liked the coil i would rather go on the pill or the implannon like i have now i cannot fault the implannon at all it lasts for 3 years it sits under the skin in your arm and protects you 24/7 without having to do anything, in the end i would have to say check out what is available and choose the one you like and then compare it to the chances of which will protect you more.. good luck hope that helps aphex xx
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reader, hlskitten +, writes (5 September 2008):
 I got on quite well with the coil. The old fashioned one, not the marina (sp)? one. It was fairly painless to have fitted. I never had any problems with it, and yes it made my periods a bit heavier and longer but apart from that, i would highly recommend it. Although its supposedly better for women that have had children?
If you already have heavy periods, they tend to use the newer marina coil. My sister had this one for yrs and loved it, i think it even stopped her periods altogether! but after about 5 yrs she started getting spotting, so they removed it. Not sure how good it is long term in that case.
Your doc will tell you more about it.
C xxxx
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