My periods are ridiculous. Heavy, long, painful. I also have joint problems that get aggravated by my period. Plus I have other complications that mean a pregnancy, even one that took as long as it takes to get an abortion, would be a terrible idea, and I have a new boyfriend so the protection previously offered by XHs vasectomy is no longer there.
I also have bipolar disorder (I know, I'm just generally faulty) and take lamotrigine and lithium, as well as the odd dose of diazepam. The lithium limits my pain relief options (I can't take the meclafenic acid, but I can still have the transexmic acid to help the bleeding) but the lamotrigine increases my joint pain and means I can't have the normal pill.
SO. My options are the coil or the implant. I am very squeamish, so neither fills me with joy, and I will need diazepam before either is put in (I also have a bit of lingering mental trauma from a birth gone wrong, meaning I have never even had a smear test). When I saw the GP I refused both, but on reflection I really do need something as well as condoms to make extra sure and to help my periods.
Which would people recommend?
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Implant or coil? LOTS of ongoing health issues.
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BrittaPie · 19/10/2013 01:49
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