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I don’t know what contraceptive to try next!

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naomilouisee
naomilouisee

I've been trialling different contraceptives for the best part of 5 years and I am still yet to find one I'm happy with. I can only have certain ones due to suffering with migraines.

I've had cerazette (3 occasions), mirena coil (twice - 1 was sitting to low and the other wasn't in right), the nexplanon implant and now, most recently noriday.

With all I have tried, I tend to get all the side effects listed - the main one is irregular periods, I get them every 2 weeks and they are heavy, I get bad cramps and they last for more than 7 days. I always get told by the doctors that these will settle, but they don't and it makes me miserable.

I don't know what to do cus I am fed up with all of these side effects. Has anyone else had anything like this?

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    I am currently on nexplanon for the best part of a month, i missed a period whilst on it, then after 6 days after insertion, I have been bleeding everyday. i also feel like ive gained weight too which is horrible. i may request to have it removed because i cannot handle the cramps, pain, and constant bleeding!

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