Contraceptive

Hi looking for advice on what people think is the best form of contraception

I had the pill which I fell pregnant on, the injection which I bled non stop on, the coil which I thought was good until it came out on its own.

I know I don’t want anymore children my little boy is definitely enough.

Also has anyone’s partner had the snip seeking advice on this too as I’ve asked my partner to do it, he didn’t seem very keen😂

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I was on the mini pill for years and had little to no issues, but found it messed with my moods massively the first 6 months or so after having my kids.
I also had the hormonal coil for 2 years, loved it for the first 18 months, absolutely hated it for the next 6 months, so had it removed.
I've opted for the copper coil this time. Had it fitted in January, and am actually liking it. The change in me from when I was on hormonal contraception to now is amazing, I honestly didn't realise how much the added hormones were impacting me.

My husband is also not keen on getting the snip 😂 I've been referred to be sterilised, which was my choice. We're done having kids, and this is the option I feel is best

I completely get you. The thought of getting pregnant now also stresses me out, we have 2 and are definitely done. I'd maybe consider giving the coil another chance. I had quite a traumatic birth with my first, hence the 5 year age gap. You're feelings are completely valid!

The snip is so quick and convenient, and recovery is easy too. I just think some men are not keen on the idea at all 😂 I'm 30 now, so I'm hoping they will agree to sterilise me.

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