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Vasectomy has been a very effective contraceptive for me. It is good because it has allowed my hormones to follow a natural rhythm. Unfortunately I have experienced depression(and severe PMS) as I would like to have more children(but my partner does not). This has decreased my libido significantly and made me consider using hormonal contraception to level out my hormone levels.

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As noted before, testicular pain/discomfort and testicles sensitive to pressure to the extent that rucked underpants could lead to quite severe pain.  Gradually diminished over years but not completely.  Testicles still more sensitive than should be.  Did lead to reduction in enjoyment of sex as experience could be painful on occasions.
Apparently quite a high side effect risk.
Effective contraception method but took a few weeks to get the all clear.

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For women, this is the most natural contraceptive on the market.
For me and all the other men, its mostly psychological, but had no side effects.

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Sept 1998. Had a vasectomy. Easy and quick. Done in the hospital operating room on a Friday morning. Went home And took it easy. Took it easy at work Monday no problems. By Wednesday started feeling pain in testicles. Called doctors office. Doctors gone on holiday. Anyway from this point the pain only gets worse and all the doctors have to say is that they have never seen anyone in such pain. Within the first six months I had met with a variety of doctors and tried a wide variety of drugs, therapies and nerve blocks. Nothing worked for more than a few hours (nerve blocks did!). I had the vasectomy reversed June 1999 at my own cost of $2000. It was about three months before i felt better from that. Sadly only my left testicle had resolved. The right side still had the same pain. I had a semen test done. First ever in my life. I had sperm count of 125 million / ml. Surgeon thought that was great but still pain persisted in my right testicle. Followup turned into another vas reversal but just for the right side. This one I didn’t have to pay for because it was for chronic pain. Sadly it didn’t help. 
Now it’s 2020! I have endured this for 22 years. I wish I had never done it. That’s my absolute last word.

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Vasectomies are relatively safe for surgical procedures, but it is STILL SURGERY and as such has risks and side effects.
In particular be aware that many of the side effects aren't really talked about. In my case I thought I was well educated about the procedure (I am a nurse) but it wasn't until after the deed was done that I learned for about 10% of men (numbers vary from study to study) the pain from surgery never entirety goes away. Most of the time (including in my case) it's pretty mild and you can still function, but it's always there and I was not warned about that possibility.
As far as sexual side effects, there's a lot of misinformation out there so let me cover the basics:
-You still ejaculate, and the amount is pretty much unchanged. However, the consistency of your semen does change--often runnier post-op.
-You can still get someone pregnant for a few months after the procedure. Plan accordingly.
-Officially there shouldn't be any difference in orgasm or sex drive. I must disagree. Orgasm doesn't feel the same at all, but seems to be slowly recovering over time. At 1 month post-op sex was actually pretty unpleasant to the point I just wasn't interested at all. I am at 2 months now and it's . . . pleasant again but still not what it once was.
-The appearance of your genitals may change a little, particularly the way the testicles hang. Nothing major, but it can make you feel pretty self conscious.
The surgery itself isn't too bad-- kind of like a root canal but more embarrassing.
I'm still pretty recent post-op so I am hoping things improve, the side effects aren't unbearable but I do wish they hadn't downplayed them as much as they did.

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I had a vasectomy at the age of 31 after fathering two children. I didn't want my wife to be taking drugs for the rest of her child-bearing years - and I also didn't want the risk of another mouth to feed. My doctor tried to dissuade me on the basis that I may want children in the future. However, we went ahead and it was very straightforward, not all that painful and 100% effective. Ps: You don't lose your mojo!

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I had been on the combined pill for 10 years prior to this, but had to switch because I had two migraines. 

On the positive side, my previously very painful periods became a lot lighter and almost painless. However they are now incredibly irregular and long lasting. I've got 40 days without a period, to then have 21 days of bleeding. 

My skin is the worst its been since I was a teenager, and no skin products I've tried have made any difference. Losing weight has been impossible. 

I'm here looking for other options because I'm fed up! 

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Feeling a lot better and excited to get to know my body more

Worked well as a contraception but completely lacked any sex drive which just got frustrating.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Cerelle-review-id-27434

This pill broke me out in horrible acne & my sex drive became non existent. I had no period for 6 months (previously every 28 days for 3 days).

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Have been taking for a month at the moment - previously took a few years ago and had no real issues. Periods have stopped for now which is brilliant as i suffer from heavy irregular painful periods. Nausea started a few days into taking but starting to back off now. A few headaches but nothing terrible. Vaginal dryness is quite noticeable. and period like cramping but no bleeding. Boobs have got bigger and are rock solid and tender. 

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Cerelle-review-id-28169

I took Cerelle originally to treat heavy painful periods which worked wonders because it stopped my periods and symptoms all together. I did notice a substantial weight gain and had bad acne on my back which I’d never suffered from before. I am currently trying other contraceptive options mainly due to the weight gain, but would not be opposed to going back on this pill if nothing else suits.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Noriday-review-id-28099

Terrible. I had the sorest breasts I have ever had. I work out daily and still put on weight even though I was carefully monitoring food. It went on so quick I went up a dress size in almost a week

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Cerazette-review-id-27983

I’ve used Cerazette for 5+ years, originally taking it because of pretty heavy/very painful periods. After two months of taking it its stopped my periods all together. I only have a period if I run out and forget to reorder etc but I have around 6 days before I’ll come on. I’ve been taking it that long I can’t tell if the weight gain is me or the pill, probably both! It works well for me though, evens out my hormones and I don’t feel it alters my mood. If anything it does positively so because I’m not getting a period.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Noriday-review-id-22021

Only progestogen based contraception I've been able to tolerate. Allll others (pills, jab, implant, coil) made me bleed irregularly and made me moody. This one has been fine, over a year in use and though periods were a little less regular, they were about on time. I did start getting some extra bleeding around 9-12 months after starting it, but I think my body is just weird. I did still ovulate while taking, but it still prevented pregnancy. 
Did gain some weight but could have been a result of lockdown and inactivity rather than the pill. Did have some stomach issues, but was diagnosed with ins a long time ago, which has been okay for years now, so possibly related. 
Was getting a bit moody here and there, again, maybe not related to the pill. 
Overall I was satisfied with the experience, unlike the others I've tried. 
Stopped taking due to getting sterilised instead.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Cerelle-review-id-21131

I was originally on Loestrin ever since the age of 16 and randomly my periods stopped on that after a while, then after years they randomly came back and then I started getting severe migraines. I was changed to Cerelle and my head within a day or two felt clearer and I haven't had a migraine at all! My periods totally stopped, however I my breasts have grown quite a bit and I have had some strange pain on one nipple at first, which eventually went away, but now I get nipple discharge if it rubs on clothing or is pressed too much! I have also gone from having TONNES of discharge on the Loestrin, to VERY dry and itchy on the Cerelle.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Cerazette-review-id-21050

Been on combined pill form years- 25 years so needed to come off. Tried one other which was horrendous but this was okay. Some genuine side effects- increased sweating and paranoia of bo, very very sore nipple (only one!) and spots !!! I’m also about .5 stone heavier and bloated but not sure I can completely blame the pill!

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