I'm 45, want to come off pill, so what alternatives should I consider?

[Easy]

I am just a bit scared of doing this, partly because I reckon the pill might fend off menopause a bit if I keep taking it.

Want to improve my libido, but couldn't contemplate the prospect of a pregnancy. Don't really like condoms, and we were never really clever at using them anyway (used to get too eager).

P.S. contemplated changing my name for this, but, oh 'what the hell!!'

[expatinscotland]

Sterilisation?

[aloha]

Mirena coil?

[Easy]

not sterilisation, had enough surgery for one lifetime. Oh, and dh won't consider the snip, a friend of his had it with dire psychological consequences

[Enid]

I think I'll have the mirena after this baby (I'll be almost 40)

[nailpolish]

i bore people to death with this on mn but i think its so great i spread the word -

COPPER COIL

better than mirena (IMO) as there are no horrible hormones to contend with (therefore libido and mood is better)

lasts up to 8 years

heavier, but shorter periods (IME)

[Easy]

I'm seriously considering the copper coil.