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My periods stopped completely, and the odd cramps I had early on were pretty much gone after about 6/7 months (although they weren’t bad). I’ve changed back to copper coil as I felt the hormones were affecting my mental health, feeling like I was on autopilot and low moods which I felt similarly when I was on the POP pill. 

Kyleena coil-review-id-ae2d278d-8430-4161-8289-2f8d774ea651

Into my 3rd month and really happy with it. I switched from using the implant and my moods are much better and my bleeds have pretty much stopped. I'm getting pains and spotting at the same time every month so this is much more regular than what I've been used to. Insertion was not nearly bad as expected. Overall, very happy. 

Mirena coil-review-id-778bf38c-7a31-43a7-84fb-159d5adc7fb3

So far so good, irregular and light periods which is absolutely fine with me. I’m not really experiencing any other side effects, insertion was easy. A lil bit of pressure and period like cramping but nothing I couldn’t handle and my pain tolerance is naturally low. It’s doing a great job and I’d recommend it especially if you live a busy life like me and struggle to remember to take a pill everyday. Best decision for me! Stay safe ladies xxx

Jaydess coil-review-id-2905d672-40e5-4761-952c-bba7d5205dfa

Hormonal coil (IUS)-Jaydess-review-id-28725

So far my experience has been a positive one. The insertion process was easy and quick, I experience a bit of pressure but no pain, milf cramping. I spotted for a week and a half. But overall I feel good.

Jaydess coil-review-id-a382a564-782f-47a4-9850-b7238001cfce

Hormonal coil (IUS)-Mirena-review-id-28492

So i was on a number of pills from the age of 19.
From the mini pill to the combined pill.
I had recently stopped cilest as I noticed that over the past 3 years i had little to no sex drive and was always moody.
I found this website and started to research about alternatives.
So many people recommended the IUD, and one day i decided to just go for it. insertation is painful as I haven’t had kids yet.
But I’ve been on it for over 4 months and I finally have a sex drive, my skin is still good, with the odd spot. My mood is much better.
Only negative is that I’ve started to grow dark hairs on my neck and chin which i have to pluck. So i think i will need to look into laser hair removal. Also i am always hungry? I have gained 10lbs, but I’m not sure if this is fat or water weight as i work out 5 days a week!
Overall, I really like this method. I get extremely light bleeds, and i can always check the strings.
Also, when i finally decide to start a family, i can simply go get it removed.

Mirena coil-review-id-4c9b5282-06cc-4c22-a5b1-ca929cb079da

Hormonal coil (IUS)-Kyleena-review-id-28454

Got this after my Jaydess ran out, after being told they were similar but this lasts longer. However, the increase in hormones definitely impacted me negatively. My breasts have got bigger for an F to GG, my skin went from clear to increasingly bad acne, I'm currently having to use antibiotics twice a day and 2 different topical prescriptions to stop the acne caused by the hormone imbalance the coil caused me. It also caused thrust in the 2nd week of my cycle. Definitely, made me more light-headed and dizzy too. Luckily, when I went to get this taken out the clinic had a Jaydess it could be replaced with, but it's disappointing that many NHS trusts see this coil as a direct replacement for Jaydess and have stopped providing both.

Kyleena coil-review-id-1bb921e0-5f4b-4c61-83f7-a906a950965a

Hormonal coil (IUS)-Mirena-review-id-27759

Got the coil fitted on day 1 of my period so the first week I was cramping pretty much non stop but they were still significantly less painful than normal period cramps. My period lasted a bit longer than normal (8-9 days vs 5) and it was heavier. I was also severly fatigued the next 4 days after fitting but then energy levels went back to normal. Been spotting between periods, my second period was longer again but significantly lighter than when I got it fitted. I’ve had no issues with my mental health, been feeling pretty good so far!

Mirena coil-review-id-f8691e2a-2d4d-4ba0-af3b-153f927cc016

Hormonal coil (IUS)-Mirena-review-id-26593

Had mirena inserted during endo surgery. I had puss (pink and yellow) leaking from my vagina for 10 days straight. The smell was foul, like rotting meat. I was given antibiotics which made some improvement but swabs revealed no infection.  Then I had heavy blood flow for about 3 weeks. I also experienced severe lower back pain and inflammation which I am still seeing an osteopath for now, less than 3 months later. I’ve had the coil removed because the foul smell has started to come back. More swabs reveal no infection so I’m at a loss as to how I can fix this problem and it’s a real social killer as you can imagine. I also have anxiety and depression and I don’t think this change in hormones has helped me one bit. I feel extremely hypersensitive and friends and family have commented on it. I know everyone’s experience is different but I would tell anyone considering this method to run as fast as you can.

Mirena coil-review-id-f1141bb7-69b4-4ef0-b3d6-de8ac263d3b7

Hormonal coil (IUS)-Kyleena-review-id-21828

I came off the pill after 6 years onto the IUS. I much prefer this, no mood swings, basically no other side effects. No periods. Don't have to remember to take the pill everyday. If you're thinking about it definitely prepare yourself for the procedure as it is uncomfortable and invasive.

Kyleena coil-review-id-9e73a540-f5b6-4d48-a5ea-c397a0c5ecbb

My obs/gynae Dr recommended this. I had it inserted at the same time as my second c section. Other pills didn’t agree with me after the birth of my first daughter and I was struggling to find something that worked for me. The mini pill which was brilliant for so many years made me bleed, and all other pills turned me into a moody hormonal mess. The mirina coil has been brilliant so far. Initially I had horrendous back ache but I didn’t know if that was from child birth or the coil. Light exercise helped this. I also got thrush quite badly and have had mild pmt symptoms every now and again but nothing I can’t handle. I would definitely recommend this.

Mirena coil-review-id-664c477b-d5ad-498b-bebd-0debe28cf25c

A very empowering contraceptive method that allows women to learn about their own bodies and to work around what's natural to avoid pregnancy.  Any symptoms that I have listed such as migraines occur during PMS.  I would highly recommend the Sensiplan method as it has a typical failure rate of just 2%, and a perfect use of 99.6%. 

Symptothermal method-review-id-f6c68bb8-dfd5-45d7-96cf-cc2e7eb2271d

Was on the combined pill but changed a couple of months ago to natural cycles. Mood generally better, sex drive much better, skin slightly worse, periods & cramps much the same (bad, but that’s just me and my womb) 

Natural Cycles App-review-id-56c3a176-95f0-4797-b885-cace1e37256f

It was the best decision I made. I feel so much better changing to this method

Natural Cycles App-review-id-b8527836-cef7-49e8-b02a-4143006992d9

I've been using Natural Cycles for years, both for preventing a pregnancy and for conceiving. I can't recommend this enough! It's a great birth control with no side effects, and you get to learn so much about your own body

Natural Cycles App-review-id-8001dd27-3d3b-47dd-a142-7afdb61709c7

I am so happy with the Natural Cycles app, which has not only enabled me to leave hormones behind but also taught me so much about my body.

Natural Cycles App-review-id-244326e2-6482-4675-bc31-e348d08ecb96

After 10 years on hormonal contraception it's been amazing to get my cycle back and be clear of hormones without worrying about pregnancy. The app is so informative and even as a nurse I have learned so much - I'm embarrassed to say I never knew that you could only get pregnant up to 5 days per cycle. I like the fact that I know my own cycle now (which I never have before) and the fact it's regular reassures me as I was worried that hormonal contraception could have been masking issues which I'd have not known of. I've recommended Natural Cycles to several people already! Can't imagine myself going back.

Natural Cycles App-review-id-82e01c0a-ff94-45f3-bb73-ef7b3ce2a361

I started with Natural Cycles because it was hormone-free, what I didn't know is that it would give me so much information about my body. I realized how little I knew about my body and I started to feel connected to it thanks to Natural Cycles. I have also used the app to help me plan a pregnancy and with all the data the app had already I was able to get pregnant on the first try and felt in control in the process.

Natural Cycles App-review-id-a36a3f4d-72d6-444c-8470-5a8cbdfe2f55

After being on various pills for over 6 years, battling with unpredictable weight gain/ loss and emotions all over the place, I decided to come off any form of contraception and instead use a cycle tracking app. I started with Flo which is free but still used condoms whether I was ‘fertile’ or ‘infertile’ as I didn’t yet trust the method and was still learning about cycles in general, never mind my own (stuff I didn’t get taught in school). Flo generally predicted my period but I still did worry as it would predict a certain day and my period would come days later and I was in turmoil with worry. 3 months ago I invested in Natural Cycles. It is SO effortless to use - if does require daily temp checking but I have easily added into my routine (take my temp as soon as my alarm goes off). So far it has predicted by period bang on every month, even when my cycle varies. additionally it has not only educated me about my own cycle, but it has given me so much more confidence in my own cycle and I feel a lot more relaxed when it comes to sex with my long term partner, as there are certain times of the month when contraception does not need used and it feels good! I hope that for now while I don’t yet want a baby, that this method continues to work for me and then when the time comes to want children, this method will also aid me in that journey! 

Natural Cycles App-review-id-e068d6ed-9c8d-49ff-b710-dd04454b62a6

There are several methods under the symptothermal umbrella term, and efficacy rates are based on learning with an instructor. I learnt with an instructor from fertility UK, this was very affordable for a lifetime of cycle knowledge and a year of chart support. The method involves me taking my temperature upon waking and observing my cervical fluid throughout the day, recording this information on a chart which I use to work out my fertile and infertile days. This method is easy to use once you have learnt. The number of infertile days is very dependant on the individual users cycle, but I typically get ten days where I can go unprotected once I have confirmed ovulation and also four days at the beginning of my cycle available to use. The rest of my cycle would be considered my potentially fertile/fertile days, where barrier methods (reducing the efficacy to that of the barrier) or abstinence/non penis in vagina sex would be necessary. A consideration is that the altered sexual behaviour would have to have the sexual partners cooperation too, as they would also have to be willing to use a condom or have alternative sex on the fertile days. I personally have found this method very empowering, having real-time data of what my body is doing and fertility status, working with my cycle phases instead of fighting against them. Learning about my body and reproductive health in ways that are not talked about in society and it is knowledge that should no be hidden from menstruators.   

Symptothermal method-review-id-6adb8f83-78ce-4a4a-b8d7-37e7fac0084e

Honestly after being on the pill for 3 years (various types) I am never going back. Natural cycles app takes an algorithm of your temperature as soon as you wake up and it’s completely natural. I have never had any problems with this and I love not having to take a pill as it is completely natural. My whole friendship group have been using natural cycles and it works amazingly for us all.

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