Contraception

I’m almost 40 weeks and I’ve been thinking about contraception after I give birth as I really don’t want anymore kids for now but I also don’t want to completely take it out of the picture so having my tubes tied or husband getting a vasectomy is out of question. I’ve been looking at either Copper IUD which I read is non hormonal or an Implant which is hormonal. I’ve read a lot of negatives with the hormonal ones too ie blood clots etc, I’ve never had a contraceptive device before I’ve only ever used condoms, but I would like something else as I really don’t like the feel of condoms. Can anyone please advise on their experiences and which one they think is better. I’m leaning more towards Copper IUD just because it’s non hormonal but I wanted to consider all options. (I cannot trust myself with the pill because I know I’ll either forget or not take it on time)

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I had the copper IUD for 7 years and it was perfect, wasn’t nice when it was put in but after that couldn’t fault it

Do you plan to breastfeed? If so this restricts your hormonal options and the copper IUD would be best x

I’m the same. Can’t remember to take the pill plus there’s more blood clots associated with them anyway. I have tried the copper coil and the hormonal. The copper made me bleed non stop for around 3 months so had it out, I won’t have it again. The hormonal was better, my periods stopped after a couple of cycles and they last 5 years ish.
As briony said it does hurt when you get it inserted but only for a few hours after. Hope that helps.

I had the copper IUD and it was horrendous! It was excruciating the first week it was put in and I was told that was normal and it would settle down which tbf is did however I then experienced pain ever time I had sex. I put up with it for for a few months hoping it would get better but it didn't. I then requested it be removed and I was refused as it would last 5yrs and I wasn't planning on having a family at the time. This was a battle that went on for a further few months until I threatened to take it out myself if a professional wouldn't. A few years later when I wanted to try for a family I ended up having an ectopic pregnancy and after surgery I was told there was extensive scaring and had I ever had an STI (which I hadn't). I 100% put this down to the IUD and wish someone had warned me.

I was gonna get the implant but I'm not overly sure.

I had the copper coil for 12 years, it was a dream, having it fitted and changed/removed was uncomfortable but I wouldn't say painful, I personally had a great experience with it, periods were regular and not painful or heavy, my skin and hair got better, my moods where better and my weight stabilised.

I will have another copper coil once my baby is born x

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