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Contraception after endo removal

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Portsmouth, UK

My doctor wants me to have the Mirena coil put in immediately after my removal surgery for the endo. The coil is honestly the last contraception I want to go on but I know doctors think it's the best option in preventing the come back of endo for a while. Does anyone know of any other contraception that worked well for them in preventing the immediate grow back of the endo? I've been on 2 different combined pills before and they didn't really work well for me as I had constant month long periods… read more

July 22, 2017
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

I am currently taking the seasonique pill and have not a had a problem with it. I have had the injection before and had so many issues with breakthrough bleeding and pain :( I have also tried many other pills too with no success.

July 23, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Hi there are other options available I was offered the same and I refused and now have an Injection every 3 months to help me in the mean time until op. Look in to what's available where you are and go for what's best for you good luck x

July 22, 2017

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