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Contraception for ladies

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HellsBells Aug 2011 1:30pm, 4 Aug 2011 8,807 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells yes! I have talked the gynae consultant into a hysterectomy - no more contraception and no more periods - I am ecstatic CL - the honest answer is it depends on who's doing it! All you should feel is a bit of local being injected - which is rather stingy - then nothing after that
CrazyLegs Aug 2011 1:37pm, 4 Aug 2011 5,932 posts	Quote Pin CrazyLegs Great news HellsBells, I'm jealous!! Thanks for the info on the implant, I cope with giving blood so hopefully I'll cope with the local being injected..!
clairevmc Aug 2011 1:42pm, 4 Aug 2011 1,526 posts	Quote Pin clairevmc I had the mirena years ago and it doesn't hurt getting put in (or getting taken out years later). It is a bit uncomfortable but only for a few seconds. I found I bled a tiny bit for the rest of that day (take a pad with you just in case) but then my periods were lighter than before but I did still get one each month. Does anyone know of any non-hormonal options apart from the copper coil? Thanks girls. x
Hourglass Aug 2011 3:52pm, 4 Aug 2011 7,189 posts	Quote Pin Hourglass Celibacy
wobblingTime Aug 2011 4:23pm, 4 Aug 2011 238 posts	Quote Pin wobblingTime vasectomy
YorkshireLass Aug 2011 6:31pm, 4 Aug 2011 135 posts	Quote Pin YorkshireLass I've got the Mirena and it's wonderful. I never have a period any more, at all, and I used to have problems with too heavy and too frequent. 2 downsides: 1) I get more spots since I had it put in. 2) The insertion is painful. I was told it would be a bit uncomfortable, so was expecting no worse than a smear test. Now, I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to pain, but I passed out, despite the local anaesthetic. BUT, I would (and will) go through that again for the benefits - it has totally changed my life. And evidently other people have had better experiences than I did, so don't let me put you off!
Stumpy Aug 2011 6:44pm, 4 Aug 2011 13,024 posts	Quote Pin Stumpy Congratulations, HB! I was so tempted to ask for one earlier in the year but have settled on another lap and laser op and review again later....
Steady Edina Aug 2011 8:12pm, 4 Aug 2011 10,891 posts	Quote Pin Steady Edina A hysterectomy is a bit of a major op
Jubear Aug 2011 8:27pm, 4 Aug 2011 375 posts	Quote Pin Jubear CL - I had the Implanon yesterday, it didn't hurt and nobody is worse with pain than I am! No bruising and only a tiny tiny hole in my arm. And I compare this to the Norplant implant of twenty years ago (!) which was an altogether bigger deal and required an assisting nurse to hold me down!
Stumpy Aug 2011 8:41pm, 4 Aug 2011 13,025 posts	Quote Pin Stumpy steady, there comes a point where it seems the preferable option....