Progesterone only contraception?

Samemka · Nov 22nd, 2009, 19:18 PM

I fell pregnant with Emma on the mini pill - so don't think I'm be going back on that

Booked in at the FPA tomorrow to have the implant put in - but I'm a little confused because some websites say you shouldnt have it if you have migraines with aura (which I used to have until I was about 15) or obstetric cholestasis (which I had during my pregnancy!). BUT - the implant, like the mini pill, is progesterone only....so why could I have the mini pill and not the implant, if they both contain the same stuff?!

OH won't let me back on the pill because as much as we want another LO...just not yet, lol.

So what I'm wondering is...does anyone know whether I can have it or not...and if not...are condoms are only option (because I don't want the coil - don't ask me why, but I hate the idea of it)

Thanks x x

Mum2b_Claire · Nov 23rd, 2009, 03:20 AM

I would say discuss it at the FPA. I know what you mean, I thought they were the 'same stuff' too. Sorry no help, but i would def discuss it with the professionals!

Maffie · Nov 23rd, 2009, 04:12 AM

I fell pregnant on mini pill but due to being lax with other contraception when we knew pill was compromised. I have been told I can only have mini pill due to BP and severe migraines.

sapphire20 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 04:16 AM

I suffer with Migraines and was offered the implant, wasnt allowed the compined pill but I have been put on the Mini pill. So I cant see the implant as a problem!

Samemka · Nov 23rd, 2009, 05:20 AM

Thanks - will see what they say later!!

Nov 22nd, 2009, 19:18 PM	#1
Samemka Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 4,817	Progesterone only contraception? I fell pregnant with Emma on the mini pill - so don't think I'm be going back on that Booked in at the FPA tomorrow to have the implant put in - but I'm a little confused because some websites say you shouldnt have it if you have migraines with aura (which I used to have until I was about 15) or obstetric cholestasis (which I had during my pregnancy!). BUT - the implant, like the mini pill, is progesterone only....so why could I have the mini pill and not the implant, if they both contain the same stuff?! OH won't let me back on the pill because as much as we want another LO...just not yet, lol. So what I'm wondering is...does anyone know whether I can have it or not...and if not...are condoms are only option (because I don't want the coil - don't ask me why, but I hate the idea of it) Thanks x x

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 03:20 AM	#2
Mum2b_Claire Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 13,907	I would say discuss it at the FPA. I know what you mean, I thought they were the 'same stuff' too. Sorry no help, but i would def discuss it with the professionals!

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 04:12 AM	#3
Maffie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5,028	I fell pregnant on mini pill but due to being lax with other contraception when we knew pill was compromised. I have been told I can only have mini pill due to BP and severe migraines.

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 04:16 AM	#4
sapphire20 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,392	I suffer with Migraines and was offered the implant, wasnt allowed the compined pill but I have been put on the Mini pill. So I cant see the implant as a problem!

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Nov 23rd, 2009, 05:20 AM	#5
Samemka Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 4,817	Thanks - will see what they say later!!

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