The most effective form of contraception?

Mrs_pbradley936

pboae wrote:

Surely the individual concerned is better placed to know whether they are old enough (and presumably mature enough) to make that choice?

The poster had previously expressed her own doubts about whether her family was complete. I was not asking her to substitute my judgement for her own.

singlehouseholder

Earlier on this year I had to have an abortion, which was partly down to my GP giving terrible contraception advice and a defective condom. Afetr the worst day of my life, I was supposed to have the injection, but couldn't face the thought of no periods, as I'd be constantly thinking I was pregnant.Instead I plumped for the patch, which is easy to use, it has the usual side effects of pill type contraception, ie- gives you the appetite of a small hippo, but so far so good. I'd highly reccommend the patch. My Dr was reluctant to give out patches, think it may be a cost issue, but if you want to give them a go, go for it.

Thanks for the linkypoos lynzpower, after reading it, think I'm going to look into the copper coil, my friend had the other one, which got lost up her once, took 4 hours to find, and she was flooded off ehr feet for weeks with it. Dont want kids, wish I could be sterilised, or wish I could afford to pay for it!

black-saturn

pbradley936 wrote:

At 36 you are too young to make a final decision about more kids

Thats why I said being sterilised wasn't an option.

black-saturn

krisskross wrote:

what about the stick things you dip in your urine and they tell you when sex is safe or an absolute nono. Sort of rhythm method with a bit of science thrown in and no nasty drugs.

I wouldnt trust them. My friends had 3 children using this method.

black-saturn

Ok thanks. Now I'm all clued up I shall make an appointment.

jo101_2

chatta wrote:

I have to go to fpc for that as Gp apparently doesn't do 100 in a year and so doesn't get paid for any :rolleyes:

So, this is why the docs try to push the use of the coil then, they get paid commision for fitting them - I see now!

Jo

tawnyowls

black-saturn wrote:

What in everyone's opinion is the most effective form of contraception besides being sterilised? I had a coil for 3 years but it slipped and made me very ill so I had it taken out about 6 months ago. What else could I use and whats everyone elses experiences? Do they still have family planning clinics in the UK or do you have to go to the doctors now?

I think you need to go to the FPC and discuss all your options with them. Ask to see different types of coils and get info about the different types of injections and implants. Some variation of a T-shaped coil is the usual one used, but in addition to the hormonal ones such as Mirena, there are straight ones, such as Gyne-fix, that some women find more tolerable than the T-shaped ones.

Sarahjovi

Me and my hubby have 2 wonderful children, but that is all we wanted so as soon as no. 2 was born we asked about a vasectomy, we were told we had to wait a year and then go back, which we did and they did it straight away and we haven't looked back. We were both 35 at the time! From my point of view its great, I hated the pill, the coil was OK, but hubby said he could feel it! and it made my periods heavier! Not having to worry anymore is great!

Sarah

debecca

We have been using the Fertility Awareness Method (natural method) for 4 years no problems, which is great as the pill made me feel like I wanted to die and I'm allergic to latex (oh and my cervix is too small for a cap!!)... :rotfl:

All I had to do was take my temperature at the same time every day to spot ovulation, observing my 'mucus' (sorry) too... but now I'm so used to knowing the changes in my own body I know exactly when it's safe and when it's not.

Oh and we know we're fertile for definite before anyone chirps up! :rolleyes:

xx

rammy007

black-saturn wrote:

Thats why I said being sterilised wasn't an option.

I think you are absolutely right in saying this,after our 4 kids ,2boys,2girls my husband had it done which was the best thing we did but- you need to be 199% certain,even for a while after we were doubtful as i think once the choice is then taken away you always want what you cant have it took a few years before we were past the broody stage.Now with 2 of the kids in their teens we know it was the right thing,you are right to be cautious.