Hashimotos and which contraception?

[sparklefairy]

Hi everyone,

I recently believe my hormone levels have gone a bit haywire. I have really bad hormonal acne, the last 4 periods i have been extremely low during pmt and I have been off the combination pill for around 5 years. I am wanting to go back on contraception and toying between the two different coins and mini pill (I'm 38) the doctor advised me the pill / progesterone only methods will probably make symptoms worse.

I've had hashimotos for over 20 years and tsh is 0.3 , which is around where I feel most in control.

Can anyone with hashimotos advise me on which contraception works for them??

Mirena coil seems to be similar to mini pill and both scare me in terms of adding to my acne and mood swing issues

Copper iud apparently can flare up hashimotos / Can really deplete zinc stores and cause heavy periods - i am an anemic But, I am starting to believe this is the best option?

[RedApple Administrator]

sparklefairy, 'I have really bad hormonal acne'

' tsh is 0.3 , which is around where I feel most in control.'

I can't answer your question about contraception, but what thyroid medication are you taking, and what were your most recent FT4 and FT3 levels? This may be relevant because excess T4 can be a cause of acne.

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

I always found a contraceptive clinic better than GP for contraceptive advice. They are very experienced and likely have more to offer than you have already mentioned. The Mirena coil worked very well for me btw.