Contraception and Lupus

[awareness75]

Hi.

Bit of a personal and private post in asking others opinions, but if you don't ask, you won't know.

Just wondered if anyone who has SLE has had 'insertion contraceptives' as opposed to the pill and:

Are they a good thing?

How does it effect your Lupus or you etc..?

If so, any advice you would give to others?

Thanks in advance 😊

[MissusTee]

I have scleroderma and opted for a mirena coil so that the hormone was localised rather than systemic. I won’t deny that it’s not sore putting it in, but once there I’ve not had a period since, so very useful!

[eekt]

I have a Mirena as HRT due to 'flooding' and incredible pain..it's progesterone only and lupies really need to avoid oestrogen treatment as it could be a factor in lupus (90% women, hm)..think there is info on the Lupus UK website...for me, it was a completely painless procedure, stopped all the nonsense within a couple of months, and still going strong after five years though I must be post-menopausal at my age now lol! Good for up to 6 years as a contraceptive I believe....though worth googling it as it doesn't agree with some folk at all xxx