Gynefix reviews

After trying out 4 different brands and types of contraceptive pill and Mirena coil over a period of 7years+, I finally found a method (Gynefix) that works for me. It has been an exhaustive road with everything from migraines with aura to bleeding non-stop for 10 months whilst on hormonal contraception. Due to having heavy and painful periods, I was also warned against the normal copper coil. So to find a copper coil that does not have the same side effects was amazing. I got it fitted in Mortimer Street in London after an ultrasound scan and a 3 month wait. The insertion was not painful compared to Mirena! It did take my body around 9-12 months to adjust to no longer having any hormones in my body, but it has been worth it. Now I have regular period, minimal pain and feel like myself again.

Works great for me

I had a GyneFix fitted at the Margaret Pyke clinic in London close to where I lived at the time. I had it fitted when I was 35 after having two children. It was suggested for me as i have a tilted uterus plus I did not want to take any hormone contraceptive. It needs to be changed every four or five years. The last one I had fitted was when I was 44. It was hands down the best contraceptive for me. No hormones, no side effects, you just forget it's there.

Like many others, I found myself unable to decide between a coil (painful) and hormones (just dont want hormones). Gynefix has been the perfect in-between solution for me. Hormone-free, but also not painful. Insertion was a bit uncomfortable. The gyno needs to pierce your uterus wall. It felt a bit like getting a tiny push somewhere deep inside which, rather than super painful, was just a weird feeling which is what makes it uncomfortable. During the week after I could still feel that spot but again it wasn't really painful just weird to be aware of an internal organ like that. Other than having to avoid strenuous exercise for a few weeks, the recovery was very smooth and I had no issues. You cannot feel the gynefix inside you which is amazing. I have noticed no difference in my periods other than that 2 weeks before my period is due, I get some light spotting. I was afraid that during sex, the guy would feel the removal thread, but this was not the case. The thread also curls around the cervix a bit (over time) which makes it even less noticeable. Maintenance wise it's also great. Just visit the gyno every couple of months to get an ultrasound and make sure the Gynefix is still in place. You get 5 years of protection. I wish the gynefix was advertised to more people because I believe it is an awesome solution for anyone that is looking for a pain-free, hormone-free, hassle free contraceptive.

I got my gynefix mini online and had it inserted at the John Hunter clinic in London. I had paraguard before which gave me terrible cramps and incredibly heavy periods: I had Jaydess for 3 years which gave low but manageable mood but I started having terrible back pains either it. Once I had it removed, back pains stopped. I didn’t use anything for a while and then tried the implant, which was awful! It gave me terrible mood swings and anger! Went back to jaydess and back pains returned and low mood. I started looking for other options and found gynefix and I am so glad I did! Insertion was painful and my periods are significantly heavier but nothing I can’t live with. No back-pains, no horrible craps and no mood effects! Thank you whoever created this! I really forget it is there and only sometimes can slightly feel it, but this is by far the best contraception I’ve tried! It was hard to find a dr to get it fitted and I had to order it myself as NHS don’t supply it, but worth it!

Got one at mortimer market in 2023 and other than a slight increase in discharge (normal discharge), which to be honest I don't think is related to the gynefix, I have had an amazing experience with the gynefix, I just wish it lasted longer than 5 years! Insertion was very smooth; uncomfortable/painful for sure but nothing terrible and not the worst pain of my life, I was able to walk home after the procedure. Had spotting / light bleeding throughout my cycle for maybe a month or two, and I remember having spotting for a few months, but honestly nothing crazy or super annoying. My period was a bit heavier for a few months after insertion but now it is back to my normal (I had light, minimal pain periods before the gynefix for context!). I love it and wish it was more available in the UK, fear that when I need it out I wont be able to get it on the NHS and I can't see myself wanting any other contraception.

The insertion and week after insertion was incredibly painful, I had cramps running from my back to my uterus and down my thighs and I was bed bound. My periods became ridiculously heavy and the period cramps were incredibly intense. In the end, one day my period pain was so intense I pulled the IUD out myself at home. Pulling it out didn't hurt at all and the pain stopped immediately.

I really enjoy using this type of contraceptive method as it doesn’t involve me using medications and as my body has gone through and still going through a lot of physical changes with endo/pcos, I felt it was best to use this method (correctly) and use my Flo app to track my cycle which has been a easy and effective method for me personally. It can become scary at times as my period has changed a lot after birth and isn’t like clockwork anymore so sometimes I have been in positions where my period is late but this is due to hormonal levels changing. Really happy with this FAM as it’s natural and effective when used correctly.

Mortimer Market centre in London offer this service. You are required to undergo an internal ultrasound to check that your uterus is suitable for the Gynefix. When they did this they said that I was unable to have it inserted, which came as a massive surprise. Just thought that anyone who is thinking of having it should know that they may not be suitable for it!

Overall the IUD is good, but periods are longer, sometimes up until eight days. Also fatigue before period has increased a lot.