Experiences with

Intrauterine device (IUD)

Hi deb I hope it works for you, I had a cardioversion about a couple of months after having heart failure which caused AF It was one of the best experiences in my life, I actually felt the shock and when I awoke, I knew at once it had worked. I was laughing when I opened my eyes everything was clear

Hello all. A bit of a strange one here. So I’m 26 and have had abdo pain for about 5 and a half years now. Lots of tests 2 laparoscopic surgeries with one cyst removed and Endo treated with diathermy in Feb this year. I’ve been on the mirena coil for a year now and was on the depo injection for years

Hi ladies This is my first post So am 26 and in the last year told my pcos has turned to endometriosis was discharged by the gynaecologist and told if its bothers me to get a re-referral from the gp anyway she fitted the coil and i had it removed 5 months ago i had a massive bleed and then nothing

Hey, hoping someone can put my mind at ease! I had a Mirena Coil fitted 3rd Jan 2020 and a few days after having it put it I checked for the threads but couldn’t feel them, I was advised to to just be patient with it as things were still settling down. Anyway, almost 4 months later and I still can’t

Hi everyone! I'm just looking for some advice if at all possible and would really appreciate any replies as I feel like I'm at my wits end. In 2014 I had some symptoms of endometriosis - severe pain during intercourse, stomach pains and back pains. I was on the mini pill at the time, so I didn't have

I had an ICD fitted 18th March. All though the insertionwound looks clean and healed it still hurts inside. I can also feel a lump, almost like a fatty lump, next to the ICD. Should I still feel pain so far post op. I feel really quite good apart from that.

Hello everyone 😊 Ive recently found out that I have Hashimoto's... I had a copper coil fitted two years ago... I'm not concerned it could be adding to my hashimoto's problems... Any personal experiences / thoughts anyone... Many thanks 👍

After having my Lap on 27th Feb I had Mirena Coil fitted, they suspected Adenomyosis as bulky uterus. I have been having headaches across my eyes and back of head/neck pain which started about a month after the coil was fitted and is daily now is this normal?? I had painful thighs which seems to go to

Hi everyone I had surgery for endometriosis last summer which has offered me a huge amount of relief. I was still having some pain however and the doctor after a scan confirmed I also have adymeosis. I have since been on the prostap injection for about 3 months and it has honestly been like a miracle

Hey I haven’t posted in forever .I had two failed iui last year and the heartache it caused my partner decided he couldn’t see me face anymore heartache so decided to go back to try naturally .Ive been furloughed and the past.9 weeks at home have been relaxed apart from home schooling a 7yr old .Anyways

Hi, I’m 22 and I have endometriosis. I’ve had two laparoscopies one were the endo was burnt out and another when it was cut out but this was a few year back. Unfortunately I still have pain every day and really bad flare ups, I had zoladex for about a year when I was 20 but that didn’t help either. I

Good morning everyone, has anyone ever had the copper coil after having there endo removed? I've read in a few places it's not recommended to have the coil if you've had or have endo. I'm unsure what to do as don't want any more children and can't risk getting pregnant again. Hormonal contraception sends

I’m currently on prescription pain relief and a tens machine in bed since 8pm :( I have an iud fitted if this influences anything

After a sudden cardiac arrest on 6 May, I had my ICD fitted on Monday this week and came home on Tuesday. I'm doing really well but have a few concerns!! before this incident I was a really active and fit 52 year old woman. I loved my weight training and also ran and did yoga. Was actually out running

I’m finding it really odd that drs and cardiologists are saying that even people with healthy hearts that have this virus are ending up with heart damage, yet we are vulnerable but not extremely! I’ve been ordered back to work and although I know I’m vulnerable with ARVC and a subsequent icd fitted my

Hello everyone. So I am currently taking Cerelle (mini pill) for contraception and also after having been diagnosed with mild rectovaginal endometriosis last May at the age of 22. Cerelle is causing me to have a period for 2-3 weeks, then have nothing for 2 weeks and then I am back on for another 2-3

Lately I have been finding it really hard to think positively. After waiting nearly two years to get to the point of actually starting our iui treatment it was cancelled due to lockdown. I finally felt like I was getting to a place that I felt quite happy with it all then it was ripped away. Over the

Hi folks, I was wondering whether anybody can offer some advice or has had a similar experience. I have developed a problem and have been doing some self diagnosis using online resources (benefit of being in lockdown). Anyway, I suspect I have a blood clot/thrombosis of the superficial dorsal vein in

Hey everyone, I hope you're doing ok. Thanks in advance if anyone has the energy to read this, I know these circumstances are even more challenging than we could have imagined. I'm living with my partner of 4 years. Before lockdown, we were in intense talks about having a baby. I've had two laps to remove

I came off everything two months ago and two weeks ago my iud came out. I’ve been having TERRIBLE head pressure and dizziness. As well as internal shaking and inability to concentrate plus a few more and I can’t do this anymore. Is this normal??