Benilexa coil reviews

The Benilexa coil can be fitted by a doctor or nurse, usually at a GP practice or sexual health clinic. During the fitting, the doctor or nurse will use a speculum (similar to when you have a smear test) to open up your vagina and insert the coil through the cervix into the womb. This may be a little uncomfortable and you should be offered pain relief. Find out more about what to expect in our guide to coil fittings .

There is no evidence the hormonal coil can affect weight. Make sure to take a look at our users' reviews to see how our community report the hormonal coil affects their weight. You can also find out more in our guide to contraception and weight .

It's uncertain as to whether or not the hormonal coil can affect acne. According to our user reviews, some women find their acne is worse after having a hormonal coil inserted. However the level of progestogen released from the coil is much less than that found in the contraceptive pill, therefore side effects may be less noticeable. Take a look at our user reviews section or head to our guide on acne and the pill to find out more.

Upper leg and lower back pain are possible side effects from the hormonal coil. Some users at The Lowdown report back and leg pain after having the coil fitted or during use. Speak to your GP or one of our women's health doctors at The Lowdown if you are concerned or want to discuss your contraception.

Hormonal methods of contraception may affect your mood. However there are several factors that influence this such as your age, medical history and contraceptive history, as well as what else may be going on in your life. Most women report no mood changes with their contraception. Some women report an improvement in mood changes or mood swings throughout their cycle (associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)). Make sure to check out our users' reviews to see how our community report the hormonal coil impacts their emotions. You can also find out more about this complex topic in our guide to contraception and mood .

You need to go to a GP surgery or sexual health clinic where some staff are trained to fit coils. Find out more about coil fittings . Once the Benilexa coil is fitted, the only requirement is that you check you can feel your threads which hang down through the neck of the womb in the top of the vagina. You should do this regularly, every few weeks, to make sure that your coil is in place. Read how to do this here If your coil is fitted in the first 5 days of your cycle, you’ll be protected against pregnancy immediately. If it’s fitted at any other time, you'll need to use condoms or other contraception for 7 days afterwards. You can read our comprehensive guide on how the hormonal coil works here . To maintain its contraceptive effect the Benilexa coil needs to be replaced every 8 years, unless you are over the age of 45 when it is fitted. In which case it can stay in for contraception until the age of 55 when you no longer need to use contraception. Your hormonal coil can be removed at any time by a trained doctor or nurse. It’s normally simpler than having it fitted – they will gently pull on the threads and the T shape folds up and it can be pulled out of the womb.