Experiences with

Contraceptive implant

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 started trying to get help at 15, and have been through the usual rigmarole of trying different contraceptive pills, implant, injection, coil to suppress symptoms.

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

Hi everyone, I promised to let you know any updates. I went to audiology and ENT yesterday, had a hearing test then seen a specialist nurse then a consultant. I’m afraid I need a cochlear implant, my hearing is very poor now in my left ear, they think the cause is my sensorial hearing loss suddenly just

Hi , does anyone have a cochlear implant and still have bad tinnitus?

Hello I joined the group again after about 4 years . Unfortunately my Tinnitus hasn’t improved , in fact it has become louder. I’ve had 7 operations on my ear and now onto my second cochlear implant. Just wondering if anyone has a cochlear implant , but still having awful tinnitus? It’s a horrible illness

I had laparoscopy surgery December 2022 I had large ovarian cysts removed and also Endometriosis. I was placed on the pill a week after my surgery to prevent Endo returning. I have been on the Pill since December 2022 without a break I take it every day with no break. I tried a break every 3 months but

hey guys , I don’t really know where to start and have never posted before but always read on here for help and advice ! But I’m unsure where to turn now since I was 11, I have dealt with awful periods & typical endo symptoms and been fighting since then for some kind of help but never got far. I’m

I'm 58 and have Hashimoto's, (along with PA, fybro, diabetes etc). I'm on both Levo & Lio, and have been on a progesterone only pill for years. My GP wants to discuss me coming off the pill and has made an appointment for December. Until now I've been able to persuade the nurse, who does my 6 monthly

Hi all, So sorry to post, I'll try my best to keep as brief as possible. Heavy painful periods since about 16 that was getting progressively worse. Painful sex from about 18. Was on multiple contraceptive pills and nothing helped. Saw Dr's and nurses. Had the coil inserted and was in pain every single

I'm 30 years. 6 years ago I had laproscopy surgery for my chocolate cyst with 3rd stage of endometriosis. I'm taking continuous birth control pills for (6years) control heavy bleeding. Now last one year I feeling some problem after 4pm I feel headache, eyes are burning, lip are burning, heat air from

Did anyone find that their thyroid function improved after addressing hormone imbalance issues via HRT? My NHS endo has suggested trialling HRT. Im only 33 but my female hormones have never worked properly. My estrogen doesn’t fluctuate and stays low in range, progesterone is low, my endometrial lining

Hi all, I had my first gynaecology appointment today after experiencing endometriosis symptoms (specifically rectal bleeding during period and intense pelvic, back and leg pain especially related to bowel movements). The gynaecologist said its highly likely to be endo on bowel (mum has this too).

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Endometriosis, tissues on Uterus and have an ovarian cyst . The cyst was found during an ultra sound last year but the endometriosis tissues more recently following going private and seeing an gynaecologist , and a mri scan. she has recommended either going on