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I am 21 diagnosed endo laparoscopy last year & had hormonal coil which is due for removal in December (I think it was containing my pain but now it isn’t)My pain is increasing dramatically so consultant has recommended implant or injections when coil is removed. I’m wondering how I am supposed to decide which one to try?! I am really grateful for anyone’s previous experience of this

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I turned down the arm implant because if it gets knocked it can move and becomes ineffective. Two girls at college got pregnant on it, so I don't think it's that effective at doing it's job. The injection you are stuck with it until it metabolises and comes out your system. I'm on the injection. I've had it 10 years. It's the only one that suits me.

But each person is different.

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Thanks, going to look further into it 👍🏼

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