Birth control questions

Does anyone know anything bout that contracptive thing that they insert under your skin or am I talking about something completely wrong? I just vagualy remember there being some big thing about this type of contracption. Also any of you ladies who have been on the injection, did you all gain weight? I was on it years ago and reckon it contributed (unfortuantely cant blame it all on that) to my weight increase and since IM trying to lose weight I dont want to risk it. Im really sick of taking the pill and we dont want anymore kids but also dont want anything as permanent as vascetomy (I know it can be reversed but still...) or hysterectomy.

The Implanon is the implant you are talking about that goes under the skin on your arm but I'm not sure if it's available here?

I was on the Depo for 4 years, then had no period for 2 after that - I thought I had made myself infertile. Would NEVER go there again!

The IUD seems to work OK, Mum had one in between kids with no probs, but I do know 2 ladies who have gotten preg with one in.

Another option is the MIrena. It's a bit pricey, but its basically an IUD that releases the same hormones as the Depo so it's more reliable than a standard IUD but once it's removed the hormones are gone so it doesn't have the long term effects of the depo shot.

isnt the iud a thing they stick inside you? not sure I like that idea.
When I was on the injection last time I got it back within a couple of months but would be more than happy not to get it back this time.

Edited by my2angels

A friend of mine was on the injection, she was a couple of days late in getting her next shot and oopsy got pregnant...been with her boyfriend for 5 months, lived together for 3. worked out ok, they are engaged and about to give birth...Not quite the result you're after though.

I'm on the injection now and have had no nasty side effects. I was always fine for normal pill too though (apart from taking expired lots and getting preggers). I think I have very stable hormone levels day-to-day.

so for me - fine and dandy

I'm on the injection and have put on a little weight, but that was a bit needed so no probs there.

I think it has made me a bit more moody than usual but I think I'll get used to it.

Depo was (almost) my last option so that's why I chose that above pill. Been pregnant too many times for my liking.

Went to the doctor this morning and her main suggestion was the IUD but Im just not sure I like the idea of it still plus you have a string hanging out which I kind of find pretty gross. We agrees that depo was not a good option considering Im trying to lose weight and that would make it harder. Also talked about starting zenical for weight loss too but I think while Im still losing I will leave it till I platau (sp?) adn that might kick start me again. So Im still on the pill but got phamplets on iuds and also vasectomy

yeah she said that but hey if it works i might have to try it

Reductil had a nasty side effect for a patient up at the clinic I go to - she ended up on life support. It hit the newspapers a few months ago....
Weight Watchers is cheaper and offers better support...but, whatever works for the individual.