Contraception help

I need a contraception where I can still keep my period as normal as possible so my Mum doesn't find out, anything is okay

[StressedGuy]

A condom?

[Hidden in reply to StressedGuy]

I need something more permanent

[CharlieJoe]

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Your mum may be a bit more upstanding than you imagine and it's worth thinking about having a chat with her.

But if you definitely don't want to tell her abut contraception and go to a sexual health clinic they will respect you confidentially.

All hormonal contraception may affect you periods. The combined pill, which you take every day for three weeks and have a week off will have the best chance of giving you a regular monthly period.

Other methods such as the injection or implant will be "hidden" but may stop your periods or give you unpredictable bleeding.

If you want something that is "hidden" and has no effect on the timing of your periods then the Intrauterine device (copper IUD) would be best for you as it has no hormones at all, although it may make your periods heavier. It's a small procedure to fit it but you can have it at any age.

Have a look at fpa.org.uk for your options.

Best to head to a sexual health clinic (use the fpa clinic finder on the above webpage), they will go through your options, if your are under 16 will talk about the reasons for not wanting your mum to know but will respect your confidentiality (unless they feel you are in danger which is really very unsual).

As always contraception doesn't protect against STDs so use condoms as well.

Hope that helps.

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Thank you, that really helped!

[drpjaya]

Hello,

As CharlieJoe said there are only two reliable contraception which gives you regular periods IUD and the combine contraceptive methods (oral pills, patch and vaginal ring). All other reliable reversible contraception will bring some changes to bleeding pattern. Can cause no bleeding at all or can cause irregular bleeding.

There are many girls who are on injection, Implant and Mirena IUS (hormonal coil) to help with heavy periods or painful periods and not necessarily for contraception. Even if your mum finds out that you are on anyone of these methods, you can say you are using them for heavy painful periods. But its good to have chat with her if possible.

Condom is an option but not a reliable contraception.

[49ella]

Hi, I would suggest the pill, but speak to your family planning clinic about the different types as some have side effects/risk factors depending on your family health history. I would absoloutley NOT reccomend that you get a coil at such a young age, they’re much more suitable to women who have had a child and can have really bad side effects plus your period could also stop/ end up with constant spotting for the first few months. All long term contraceptions can run the risk of messing up your period so your best bet is honestly the pill as you can take it every day and if you have any problems you can go back and talk to them about trying a different kind of pill. Stay safe and use condoms until then, the withdrawal method is not safe x

[49ella]

Also the copper coil is not completely free of side effects, I have just had mine removed after 4 months of trying to stick it out, I was spotting every day and in pain and then having really heavy really painful periods. They can also be extremely painful to get inserted.