Experiences with

Contraceptive implant

I did have the contraceptive implant put in sept and I had it taken out end of December. I wasn’t sure if it was that giving me low mood and anxiety with dizzyness. Long story short I have gone back into Sertraline this is my 4th day I feel the same anxious and low mood.

I have an upcoming GP appointment, and I’m currently on the contraceptive implant, but I’m questioning whether it’s right for managing my symptoms. Does anyone have recommendations for managing acne outbreaks or other symptoms?

Until 4 years ago I had contraceptive implant nexplanon so I don't know if this control the symptoms of the endo. Could this kind of endo cause problems with me going through menopause as I'm just concerned that the endo could spread to my bowel or bladder?

Hi, I'm 28, not on any medication (other than contraceptive implant) and hoping to think about starting a family in the next 12-18 months after having implant removed.

I pushed back at the suggestion to retest in 3 months and have been told to take Ferrous Fumerate 322mg once a day, have my contraceptive implant removed and be retested in two months instead.

I have been taking diegonest for about a year and I’ve had the contraceptive implant for about 2.5 years. I have been experiencing low motivation, fatigue, very low libido and weight gain so I have made the decision to remove my implant.

I believe I have PCOS, although my GP has not officially diagnosed me - I’ve not had a proper period since having my contraceptive implant removed 2+ years ago, I have high testosterone, difficulty with weight loss and suffer with mild hirsutism.

Hi - I am waiting for an aortic valve replacement and double bypass. I’m very nervous about it, but my main concern is that I have been fitted with a cochlear implant and once the outer section of this is removed I am in a completely silent world. The thought of being in the anaesthetic room and then

My upcoming AN surgery will result in permanent hearing loss in my left ear. What is the experience of living with hearing in only one ear, and has anyone had cochlear implants? How effective are they?

I’m currently not on any contraceptive pills as I’m worried because of how I felt on them in the past the last contraceptive I had was the implant and after three months I had to get it removed as after getting it I was bleeding quite a lot and it didn’t stop and I was being woke up in the middle of

My husband is going to begin taking Orgovyx. He takes high blood medication, both Amlodipine and Metoprolol. He takes them each at approx 830 am each morning. We have asked his doctors if he should space out his blood pressure meds and the Orgovyx, but the doctors don’t seem to have an opinion on that

hi everyone! I just wanted to post and share my journey so far and see if anyone else had similar experiences before getting diagnosed. I know this isn’t a professional page but any help and guidance is appreciated. I have had extremely heavy periods since 11 years old, going through most of a

Im 30s, 6 years continuously taking birth control pill for endo. This month I took mri scan and report was normal. Last january hair loss started. Any advices and if you do any blood test for hair loss please suggest me Thankyou

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with endometriosis following a scan I instisted I wanted. Drs wasn't keen but I kept pushing. I have suffered with heavy and painful periods for over 20 years. I have been fobbed off for years trying several different contraceptive pills. Have had 3 different coils

Hi all! Husband and I are trying for baby#2. However I’m in my 40s & if it doesn’t pan out naturally we might try IVF. I froze my eggs when I was 35, so hopefully one way or another we can have another child and a sibling for my daughter. I already “have the eggs” extracted so it wouldn’t be necessary

I had my Mirena coil removed today after having it for 4 years, during my colposcopy appointment. I just want to be hormone free for a little while and give my body a break after being on contraception for over 10 years. The coil stopped my periods completely so I would be lying if I said I wasn’t

After discovering that most of us will be tested using a Roche assay system and that they can give higher results than other systems, I have kept looking.... A different, very interesting Medscape study popped up this week (albeit from 2005) based on Roche assays: https://www.academia.edu/128071385/

hi there - any tips on good pill cutters? My recent posts and queries have had me reduce my starter dose from 10mcg in the morning only to 5mcg (2.5 in the morning and 2.5mcg in the afternoon) I’m doing my best cutting the pills but there is lots of wastage and I can’t help thinking that the drug

Anyone else had moments where you become overwhelmed with the strict regiment of medication that if you mess up just once, it could be terminal? For 5 years I have consistently followed doctors orders when it comes to medication. I set an alarm on my phone to remind me and faithfully order my medication

Whilst waiting to see Gynae, I've been started on progesterone tablets. I've been on then for a month and have started experiencing inflamed gums/ teeth. Its not mentioned as side effect on the information leaflet of the pill but goggling it it seems to be a side effect. Has anyone else had this and