Hi
I went to see my GP this morning for a prescription review and he asked me why I am on the combined pill when it would be better for me to be on either the contraceptive implant or the Mirena Coil. I am 34 years old, have low blood pressure and am very happy on the pill. He started citing that pill users have a higher increase of breast cancer and blood clots etc etc. It took me by surprise and made me a bit worried. I have no problems being on this particular pill (others in the past haven't suited me) and I REALLY don't fancy either of these alternatives. In the leaflet he gave me it said that 1 in 20 women suffer from displacement with the coil and may not realise which of course could cause pregnancy. Has anyone else been to their GP and had a similar experience? I wondered if Drs receive any kind of payment when women have these fitted?
Thanks
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Family planning
GP advises Contraceptive Implant or Mirena Coil when I'm happy on the pill
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pumasalient · 29/05/2012 21:24
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