Should I get the Coil? | The Hormone Diaries Ep. 2 | Hannah Witton

[@HeyRowanEllis]

buddy pal mate... were there no painkillers in your period haul because you didn't/don't get period pain?? *jealoussyyyyy*

[@HeyRowanEllis]

***** I can recommend Feminax (Feminax Ultra if you have a lot of pain like I do) taken with paracetamol (the active ingredient is naproxen so you can take both at the same time). Also get a good large hot water bottle and cover, it's a godsend.

[@annabel4313]

I always thought Feminax was a branded (and therefore more expensive) form of ibuprofen so I was wondering if you actually noticed a difference? So many people praise it but I don't image there to be a difference and so I've yet to try - is it worth it? (Anything that helps is appreciated haha)

[@HeyRowanEllis]

Annabel -FPE- I do notice a difference... it isn't ibruprofen, it's a high dose of naproxen, which might be the difference. I normally buy naproxen when I go to the States and stock up cause they have lots of store brand naproxen stuff.

[@annabel4313]

Rowan Ellis okay thank you I think I'll try it :)

[@Ilovetvd12]

I don't know about Feminax Ultra, but I know that you do get 'store brand versions' of Feminax Express, e.g. I'm sure Tesco does one, and I think Sainsburys does as well- probably other places too! They're cheaper than Feminax, and I've used them for some painful periods- though if it's really sore it doesn't always completely eradicate the pain so perhaps I should try Ultra instead? I think the main difference is that Express doesn't have any naproxen, and is instead ibuprofen lysine, which apparently works quicker than ordinary ibuprofen does!

[@Linaker22]

I really liked how this video was formatted, the sit down chat bits and the vlog bits fitted nicely. Like a TVs show with lots of little segments. The one show.

[@jacquiz.6837]

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[@nancyf2104]

I would recommend an app called 'Clue' which tracks your period and lots of other things like weight and daily activities!

[@Panikx3]

I was about to comment the same thing, I love the app, very helpful :)

[@nerdyfrog9312]

Clue is the best!

[@skittalie]

Yes Clue is a fab app and gets extra bonus points for not being pink and princessy!

[@lemonlemonster]

Yes, came here to comment this. I love Clue, and would especially be useful for a project like this. Before I started using that app I had no idea when my period was about to come, beyond a vague sense of "Maybe soon?". Now my phone tells me!

[@clellieirwin2155]

oh my god I LOVE clue. It's not frilly or gendered and I like that it's so science-oriented. I've learned a ton about my period just from the information they have available.

[@penguinsjd]

You should try menstrual cups :) they're brilliant. better for the environment, a lot cheaper (£10 for 5 years), you can wear them for 12 hours at a time and you learn a lot about your body. I use meluna and they're fab :)

[@tolkienroxmysox]

I have the Moon Cup. I love it!

[@notlafemme]

I use the Diva Cup! It's absolutely the best. 10/10 would recommend

[@miadifferent7306]

There is a menstrual cup in the intro, so I guess Hannah already has one.

[@LauraLottaLagle]

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[@florenciablanco1355]

+Mia Different lucy made the intro

[@phormidable]

menstrual cups are THE BEST INVENTION ever

[@supermollyfilms]

agree!!!!!

[@Rock1Music2Luva3]

I find them so hard to get out 😞 I only take them out in the shower even then it looks like a murder scene tmi oh well

[@ashleyrp2007]

i should really switch to those but idk, they gross me out. lol i know that sounds so bad. i hate being on my period in general but that seems 10x worse.

[@Severalorangepeels]

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[@19SaraJane]

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[@gorana4011]

Why is male contraception not a thing yet???? We are fertile one week a month and they are every day!

[@biba1baba2buba3]

Chart your cycle and use protection on those days - problem solved. Given my bad experiences with the pill I wouldn't let my SO to get on them, he supported me going off so it would be seriously malicious for me to force him into that. Plus the pills we have tricked our body into thinking it's pregnant, what would it trick the guy into? Being a prepubescent little boy - oh that's great. I still prefer my sex drive is lower than his, it's still easier, what is he going to take viagra at 25 every day?

[@alexb4185]

Males produce millions of sperm, it’s impossible to create a contraceptive for them- theres some articles on google

[@simplyvince1744]

They tried to make a pill for males in 2016 ish but had to end the study because it caused clinical depression/suicidal thoughts in almost all of the patients. (None of the men dropped out, they were very committed but the doctors couldn't let it continue). They've tried various times other than that and haven't been successful then either.

[@jacm5511]

tips for painful periods: hot water bottles are life savers. just saying. despite your cravings, milk chocolate makes them worse, but dark chocolate is good for you naps drink plenty of water and more naps some people say that exercise is good for cramps but I don't trust those people.

[@SoniaOReilly]

Just want to say you're SO PRETTY with you're natural face (not that make up make you less pretty, you get me) Also: the copper coil IS the best non-hormonal thing you can have, it stays in place for 5 to 10 years and you don't have to think about it. A couple of my friends have it and they're happy with it. Although I've heard that some ppl don't really tolerate it and it makes them bleed all the time; but tbh all methods of contraception are not for everyone, you just have to find the one that fits you! And yes it hurts when they put it in. A minute of pain for 10 years of freedom ^^ Another great episode Hannah :) ps: Hi Sammy!

[@RegularOddball]

woah wait how does it say you commented 23 hours ago when it was uploaded 20min ago

[@SoniaOReilly]

tasminemma I'm a Patreon, we sometimes got it a bit early :) go to www.patreon.com/hannahwitton you can give out as little as 1$ a month :)

[@RegularOddball]

Sonia O'Reilly oh right! i forgot about that hahah thanks!

[@CrazyGirlz555]

i know a lady with the coil who got pregnant. with triplets. when she already had 2 children.

[@elenacherepanova5490]

Maxo my mom got pregnant so with me 😅

[@PerthPete1]

Hi Hannah. Have you thought about using a menstrual cup, instead of tampons or pads?

[@LauraLottaLagle]

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[@Severalorangepeels]

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[@Nrohierd]

it think she does already if i'm not totally wrong? at least i think i remember watching a video in maybe 2014 where she talked about them ^^

[@Nrohierd]

wait, now i've watched the haul part and i'm confused :D

[@AmandaKrutsick]

I adore that you're using your platform to talk about periods and hormones and all that other lady stuff like it's completely normal (because it is!!!). This is such a great thing for young girls (and older girls and women and boys and men and everyone) to see!!

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

Can you make a video where you talk with your mum about the coil?

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

Great!I'm looking forwards to it!

[@thewelshdm]

I love how you yourself admit that you don't know everything, and going through voicing your thought process!

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

My mum's had the coil before and it's something that sounds painful and really uncomfortable. I think the pregnancy test in the period bag thing is such a good idea!

[@FeatherRocketship]

I have the mirena IUD, which is the hormonal version of the copper IUD, and I have loved it. Yes, it was quite painful getting it put in, but it ended up being so worth it for me. Partly, I love it because since getting it inserted, I haven't had any periods (that can only happen if you're using the mirena IUD, since it has hormones). But I also just love that I get the most security of any form of birth control without having to do ANYTHING on a day to day basis. And it lasts FOR YEARS before you have to take it out and potentially go through some pain again. So yeah, talk to your family and friends who've gotten it--for most people it is painful, but people experience different levels of pain, and most people I know have said that whatever their amount of pain was while inserting, it has been worth it. Definitely something to consider! Good luck with your decisions!

[@MartinDeHill]

"It only takes one sperm" isn't true actually. Although only one sperm goes into the ovum to conceive, it actually takes a bunch more to break down the ovum's wall so that one can go in. I don't mean to be pedantic, but as a sex educator it's important you know..

[@emileemeagher6882]

yeah but she's saying it only takes 1 sperm to fertilise an egg.... she's not talking about how many it takes to break down the ovum wall.

[@sexyscientist]

+emilee meagher But how will the sperm fertilize the egg without breaking down the zona pellucida?

[@emileemeagher6882]

mmk stop trying to impress people with your stupid fancy fuckin words that no one cares about. second, she's not fucking talking about breaking down the fucking barrier to the egg. it only takes ONE sperm to fertilise an egg correct? it doesn't take that 1 sperm plus all the others that break down the wall. she's not saying it only takes one to make its way out of the penis and into the uterus and into the fallopian tubes, she's saying only one needs to make it to the egg.

[@emileemeagher6882]

you're only arguing so you can try and show off your irrelevant fancy words without actually caring about what you're saying.

[@sexyscientist]

I'm very sorry emilee meagher​. As Martin DeHill​ intended, I too wanted to spread the knowledge because I believe that knowledge is wealth. And my comment was directed less towards *****​ and more towards you. Further explaining my comment, if one sperm passes into the fallopian tube in the presence of diaphragm, it will not be able to make its way into the secondary oocyte cytoplasm as it will not be able to dissolve the barrier viz. zona pellucida. So, it will not be able to successfully fertilize the ovum. Therefore, there is absolutely zero percent chance of conception if one sperm seeps through the cervix with diaphragm on.

[@TheRandomFrankie]

Hey Hannah, I'm 19 and I have the copper coil and have had it for 6 months and I highly recommend it!! When its first put it, it is painful and for the rest of the day you feel like you have period pains, but it's not the end of the world and it's not that much time in comparison to your whole life. After that, you're good to go and it's amazing because no hormones and 10 whole years of protection AND it's the most effective form of contraception out there. I really recommend it and I'd never swap it for anything else now, you should totally find out more about it 😊

[@marinashutup]

I'm really frustrated with the lack of non-hormonal contraceptives. I recently went off the pill (thanks to your last video!) and have only been using condoms. I was very sure I was going to get the copper coil until I looked at medical procedures of them being inserted (I don't recommend it) and am completely horrified by the process now. So I'm in this weird state of birth control limbo for now.

[@lipa7329]

marinashutup what about the jaydess?

[@NeonPOP323]

Just thinking about the process of insertion makes me nauseous (and I’m on the pill). But I’m thinking about switching to the Nuvaring soon tho

[@nyjaharris190]

I be using the diaphragm since stoping the pill and it’s great

[@heyitsbelladonna]

I got the coil about three months ago, it didn't hurt nearly as much as people said it would!! I was totally prepared to get anaesthetised because I'd been told it was agony but the doctor who put it in was like "nah you'll be right" and I really was! It felt like a cramp to be honest. FYI this is from a 20 year old who has never birthed a child so my vag is normal pre-childbirth size. But yes honestly would recommend, I am a bit terrified of hormonal contraception and the pill does wild things to my body and my skin so the coil has been a life saver. Don't have to think about contraception for 10 years now, don't have to worry about hormonal side effects, the only real change is my periods are slightly longer now.

[@pineappledust]

The coil made me break out in acne. I now use the LadyComp which is just as effective as the pill (99.7%) and uses no hormones whatsoever.

[@pineappledust]

It's a real shame that your doctor did not tell you about this option.

[@nanonaned]

they can't make money from natural contraception, that's why :/ i have the ladycomp too :)

[@Rawr98]

i have no idea what that is, but it sounds cool!

[@Rawr98]

ohh so it's like the rhythm method

[@nanonaned]

yeah the computer just helps you track your cycle :)

[@JeansJacket17]

My sister has the coil and she LOVES it! It was uncomfortable for her for the first week(s) but now she doesn't have any pain with it

[@chocoflipify]

this series is amazing, keep dem vajayjay and period vids coming :D I commented on your last video and basically got off the pill the same time as you, haha, so yay :D it's been amazing so far, I feel like a free woman, haha!

[@pleasesendhelp2721]

+Hannah Witton lol

[@CharlotteLarkins]

I had the Mirena Coil for 4 years, and because it only has a 5 year limit, i got it changed to the copper one because i also wanted a non-hormonal contraception method. Insertion wasn't a huge problem for me because i'd had a coil before, but i haven't had kids either, and they were fine with it! I hadn't had a proper period in 5 years, and with the copper coil it makes your period SO HEAVY! My doctor did tell me that, but i kind of shrugged it off. Although my periods are heavy and irregular and sometimes i feel like i'm dying, so far so good. If you're okay with pain, and wacking your vag out to an audience, i would recommend the copper coil :)

[@tiggles21]

You forgot to buy a menstrual cup. They're awesome.

[@LauraLottaLagle]

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[@ElegantAly]

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[@angeljosey6284]

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[@TheImpiroGirl]

+ They did a study where they gave women menstrual cups for three cycles and 91% of women wanted to keep using the cup... Just sayin

[@christinegraham9069]

I have the copper coil IUD! I also have never birthed a child, and my doctor told me I would have pain as well. However, I have absolutely no pain with it, so you never know until you try something!

[@AcadiaB]

Please talk to Bryony from precious stars pads about reusable products She's London based so it would be super easy Seeing all those tampons just makes my vag shrink into itself at the thought of the dryness and removal

[@AcadiaB]

She has a KZbin channel btw just search precious stars pads

[@raemarie3446]

yes!!

[@magdalenak9498]

Mine too! crumbly dry vaguna tears were cried. Menstrual cup + reusable pads = perfect cycle! I need way way less painkillers since I started using a cup.

[@pinkangel729]

Fabric pads and a menstrual cup were life changing for me. I've got endometriosis & adenomyosis so my periods are SUPER heavy, 300ml+ throughout my period. I was worried they wouldn't help but they worked 100x better than 'normal' pads an tampons. Also no more sore vulva or vagina.

[@dashaaxelsson9636]

I just found this channel and oh my gosh. YOU ARE SO HELPFUL. Thank you!

[@blackbird957]

I suggest you get a period tracker app so when it does start you can keep track. clue is a good one.

[@rainstorm1809]

I heartily second that

[@queenlucysroyalmaid1]

I concur. although clue isn't too accurate for me... idk why haha.

[@blackbird957]

+queenlucysroyalmaid1 it does depend on how long you've been using it. I've been using for a few years now and it's always been spot on but I'm pretty regular so if your not regular it might not work as well.

[@palmtree1958]

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[@CarInTheGarage78]

I'm super regular and have been using Clue for a while (at least a year if not more) and it's usually super accurate for me. But honestly even if you're not regular I love the layout, it's easy to use and isn't pink which is nice, and its just helpful to track your period. I would honestly recommend Clue to everyone who gets their period. It's just a great app okay.

[@immyfleur3791]

For me, the copper coil is the best thing I've ever done, and it wasn't even painful to get it put in! I really recommend it :)

[@erin4230]

no period for 7 years! this shit sounds magic! sign me the fuck up!

[@04nelsoni]

This is such a great series! I came off Cerazette about a month ago too and had a hormonal coil (Mirena) fitted 10 days ago. I know it's still hormones, but they're much more localised and I like that you don't have to think about it every day. The fitting was uncomfortable but wayyy less painful than I'd been expecting, and apparently much less painful that the copper coil

[@XandraLeigh]

Buying a pregnancy test just in case and having it around is a great idea! I've done that before and it is really helpful so you aren't stressed heading to the store going "oh god am I pregnant?"

[@Caroline16541]

i have a coil, and i love it. Hasn't been more hurtful than normal period cramps for the first week. Just check if your pregnant first, because it sucks to have it removed in order to have an abortion, which i had. But now im on my second coil, and its great

[@stevie]

Holy shit I love this

[@nweston99]

It's mental how much contraception is geared towards men. basically I can put a rubber on and that's it. Seems like a lot of burden of responsibility is unfairly placed on women not to get pregant. Also, prepping a diaphragm before sex seems like it would be a bit of a turn off.

[@mickey9033]

Watch the youtube channel "FemmeHead" she talks about everything period and the fertility awareness method 😍

[@mktagle6774]

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[@shelbyleigh7034]

My personal contraceptive story and experience as an MA for an Ob/Gyn. I began using the pill as birth control when I was 16 years old. At 19 years old I decided to get off of the pill because the idea of pumping hormones into my body freaked me out considering I hardly ever even use medication when I'm ill. The idea of a diaphragm was appealing to me and the copper coil was a definite no-go. With the coil it is painful and there is a chance it could scar or react badly inside your body and could leave you infertile. I was not willing to take that risk. Also I have had a few experiences with patients where the coil literally gets stuck and needs to be surgically removed which may cause even more scarring. I finally decided on "family planning" which is simply not having sex when you are ovulating. It's a bit more work (charting, tempting, resisting the ovulation libido surge, etc) but I believe it is worth it for me and my lifestyle. I try not to mess with nature as much as possible.

[@kaiabutler5080]

I love this series. As a teen girl still discovering things, I find this really interesting! (and I can't wait to get your book) thanks you, Hannah 😜❤️

[@meganlewis5954]

I've decided to come off of Cerazette as well, and I did some research and was told it could be up to 6 weeks before I had my period again!! Especially if you've been taking it for so long. It's been 4 weeks now and I still haven't had mine, so maybe you won't have yours for quite a while. Side note: if you know you're going to be paranoid then definitely look up period panties, which are pants with washable pads in the lining that you could wear at night instead of wasting pads while you're not sure!!!

[@MadilynnKlein]

I could totally see this as a documentary ...! Omg

[@pepperwings]

I did a lot of research, and spoke to people who had them, before I got the copper coil. I can tell you about what it felt like, and they say it will make your period heavier and more painful (for a while), but SOME people have lighter periods, and reduced cramping. The chances of getting pregnant with an IUD are almost as low as sterilization.

[@TheTiets]

Oeh! I heard somewhere that in Germany and Austria women frequently use a computer and a thermometer that measurers your cycle and matches it up with cycles of a lot of others. It uses a green light for when you're not fertile and can have unprotected sex, an orange light when it's not sure (more common in the first few months when it does not know your cycle yet) and a red light when you are fertile. It's supposably pretty accurate and about 300 dollars - it's called Daysy if you guys want to do some research! Sounds interesting right?! Hope Hannah reads this as well!

[@hobbitilius]

DO NOT DO THIS! You're never completely safe from pregnancy, no matter at what point in the cycle you are.

[@miadifferent7306]

This is bullshit. After the ovulation the egg cell only lives for 12-18 hours. After this period of time there is no more egg cell that could get fertilized. The "dead" egg cell develops into the corpus luteum which produces/increases progesteron. Because of the higher progesteron level the endometrium will build up (as preperation for a fertilized egg cell to "nest" in the endometrium). But as there is no fertilized egg cell, the progesteron level will go down, estrogen up, which causes the menstrual bleeding, meaning, the body gets rid of the built up endometrium. In this period of time - ovulation + 18h until menstruations - it is impossible to get pregnant. All the methods normally don't operate with this small 18 hours windows, but add further days for savety (based on studies, if it is good method). I personally prefer to apply the method myself and not rely on a computer, thought. But that's everyone's personal choice. It's defenitely a safe method, if applied correctely.

[@hobbitilius]

+Mia Different Do you know how long sperm lives in your body?

[@hobbitilius]

+Jo Sturm I didn't think of that, I'm from Germany and I haven't even heard of the fact that there are dedicated devices for that stuff. But since it is unsafe as fuck, no wonder.

[@miadifferent7306]

Sebastian Ernstlos Yes, up to five days. That's why the "fertility window" is of course longer than the 18 hours that the egg cell lives. But it prolongues the fertile periode BEFORE the ovulation, not AFTER! Please educate yourself, before telling other people a method wouldn't be safe. [My information are based on years and years of studies, published in Raith-Paula et. al: Natürliche Familienplanung heute. Heidelberg 2008]

[@lieve5703]

My answer is quite late... But I thought maybe it would be interesting. I got a copper coil a few months ago, I got it on the period of my list "pill pause", so it was easy to know when to put it in. I've never been pregnant and it did hurt, but already some hours later it was much better and in the evening I felt completely normal. I was expecting a lot of interesting things going on after the last pill, but there was almost nothing. A better libido, my period came back as it was before the pill from the first cycle on. Besides this I fell completely normal and I know that I am protected and I have nothing to care about and to carry along all the time. For me the copper coil is a very good choice, the hours of pain are nothing compared to 5 years of contraception without anything to worry about.. :D

[@ElegantAly]

YESS on the comment about study inadequacies between male and females

[@switkiyo]

Just a quick note on testosterone: In women, testosterone is produced in various locations. One quarter of the hormone is produced in the ovary, a quarter is produced in the adrenal gland, and one half is produced in the peripheral tissues from the various precursors produced in the ovaries and adrenal gland.

[@blundershelf]

I've just made an appointment to talk with my doctor about getting an IUD (what Canadians call the coil) and I've kinda excited/nervous? I am LOVING these diaries, I think they're GREAT!

[@crosbywood332]

More Sammy plzzz loved his lil appearance in this vid👌🏻👌🏻

[@fresharche6227]

Idk if you already said that in your last video, but you should def get an app to track your period. One were you can but in all kinds of things, including mood, libido and digestion, it's very interesting to see all this chaning over your cicle and finding some patterns...Also, the app wil show you when you could get pregant, or are at the highest risk of course, wich is really practical.

[@cesso91]

I had the coil and it just hurt for the first two or three days, and I hadn't been pregnant before. I was in a sexually active relationship at the time, kept it for 2 years and didn't get pregnant then. So I hope that's a relief to you girls out there who would like to try it. Also that's the cheapest option because you only have to buy it once.

[@xcluelessbeautyx]

Everyone I know that has an IUD either got pregnant on it because it displaced or got ovarian cysts...also, I agree with the comments about menstrual cups. :)

[@LauraLottaLagle]

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[@AppleSlap82]

My friend got pregnant with one then had really bad side effects that made her swell up and become really lethargic.

[@PeaceboneGotFound]

Are ovarian cysts related to getting a copper IUD? Thanks for any info you have.

[@AnnekeOosterink]

As for displacement, you can plan an annual (or more often if you're worried) check up with your GP/gyno (I have no clue how this works in the UK, here in the Netherlands my GP does all the checkups on anything vagina related. Gynocologists tend to only treat people that have some kind of illness/problem/etc that the GP can't treat). Your doctor can check if the IUD is still placed correctly. Took my GP about 5 seconds to see. :)

[@xcluelessbeautyx]

I am not a doctor, but I use to work in a women's health clinic and we did a lot of removals (as well as the placement checks.) Google Paragard (the most common copper IUD, at least in the US) lawsuit and/or side effects. We had patients have them displace and get lodged into the lining of their uterus, cysts, migraines from increased spinal fluid, pregnant...my nephew was actually conceived while she was on Paragard approx. 2 months after a placement check. They work for some, but not all. Just like our bodies react differently to hormones, they react differently to having foreign objects implanted in them. :) They aren't for everyone, just do your research beforehand.

[@idmwiaa]

Hey Hannah, I love the series because even though I've never been on any hormonal contraception (I was always too scared to mess with my body that way), it's really cool to learn about it as you go through it. I'm also curious about your experience while having your period. As others in the comments i noticed no painkillers and girl... if you won't need them then I'm jealous af, because I get awful spine pains and my legs hurt so much i lay in bed all day (of course my doctor shrugged shoulders and said that theoretically period shouldn't affect me that way but clearly it does). So I'm looking forward to ep. 3!

[@czolg2014]

There is also a smaller IUD suitable for girls who haven't been pregnant before it's called Gynefix - check it out! (I'm considering it myself)

[@Xxlittlesunshine1990]

few things: I think that is how it works, you have a certain amount of eggs, now you saved up 7 of them, means you will have your menopause 7 years later, that is at least what my doctor told me, I had to take the pill for 2 years through because I needed to "save the eggs" I lost because I had my period every second week. I aslo might want to add that I switched doctors, because I didn't feel safe and taked seriously there.

[@isaginationchannel]

Hannah there's another copper thing that hurts wayyyy less and is better for your body!! It's like a little string with tiny copper balls on it, ask your doc about it!

[@megstarbright]

Do you know what it is called? I'd be interested in this as well

[@megstarbright]

Do you know what it is called? I'd be interested in this as well

[@janab3014]

It's called GyneFix! I got it a year ago and I'm recommending it to everyone I know

[@Anna-cm5ky]

YES! I know that too, but I only know the german expression. It is made for women who haven't been pregnant and so it's much easier to put in and less painful.

[@angeljosey6284]

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[@bridgeerzz]

Is it weird that I'm excited for you to have your period? I can't wait to see your reaction!! Hahaha love these videos so far Hannah

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

From a male perspective.. Ouch!! Only had one partner that used a coil. It can the hurt penis ... If he has a large penis or you have a shallow vagina. One side effect of a coil is recurring thrush infections.But this was 30 years ago, so designs may have improved. Dutch Cap is much easier to use than you described. Good luck with your decision..Whatever is right for you. x

[@hobbitilius]

Only if the penis is pretty big and the vagina pretty short though, and more importantly: Only when it's new. The pain is probably the string that gets cut off the bottom and that'll soften up with time. At least that is what I read about it.

[@tristanroberts]

It's only going to hurt the penis is it's penetrating the cervix and if that's happening, there's probably already plenty of pain going around.

[@Sidistic_Atheist]

Sebastian you're right...The lady I experienced this with. Was a Health Visitor/Midwife.. I was 19 she was 33 yrs old. Scared the shit out of a very inexperienced me, until she told me what it probably was. Life lessons 101..ha ha

[@Jules39781]

i can only speak for myself and my experience with the coil but normally the string doesn't stick out of the cervix but is wrapped around it.i don't know if men can still feel it though.but i never had anyone complain :D

[@AnnekeOosterink]

If you feel the actual IUD you are penetrating a ladies cervix. I'm pretty sure her pain is worse in that case. Thankfully that is VERY unlikely to happen. You may be able to feel the string, but only when the IUD is very new and the string hasn't coiled up yet.

[@AnarchistOwl]

Hey Hannah, just an fyi about your menopause question: It's a pretty common misconception that (cis)women release eggs during our fertile years until we run out, that actually isn't the case. Each ovary contains hundreds of thousands of (possibly even up to a million!) eggs, many more than the number of periods that an average person who experiences them will go through in their lifetime. In reality, during the aging process, the body prepares for no longer being able to physically cope with pregnancy and sends increased amounts of FSH (which stimulates the eggs) out into the bloodstream, followed by the other menstrual hormones. This is one reason why older women are more likely to have more children in a single pregnancy. After this extra activity, hormone levels greatly decrease and infertility is experienced, even though many eggs remain. Seeing as you've only been period free and not stopped aging while on the pill, you are still pretty likely to hit menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, as most of us will :)

[@Nataluchi]

I think is great that you send out the message that is awesome to have double protection (Both the boy and girl should use contraceptive methods) !

[@melissabiemans9991]

Try a menstrual cup. It is a little intimidating but once you get the hang of it is is awesome. It doesn't leak (if you do it right) and can be kept in for up to 12 hours.. Seriously was the best choice I ever made in terms of period products. Reusable (so you are never in a "I don't have anything" panic), and doesn't put any chemicals into your body like tampons do. but don't use it with an IUD (the coil you were talking about). Congratulations on coming off the pill. It could take you years to get your hormones back in place, so if you are in your early 20's now you may be free and clear if you ever want to become pregnant later.

[@offermetheworld]

I've seen a lot of people using daysy lately and giving it positive reviews :D

[@amberphillips5449]

It's awesome! 99.3% effective and 100% hormone free!

[@fake.it.flowers]

but it cost $499 shit man

[@FlyKiwi]

For tracking your cycle I recommend using Clue, it's a mobile app that helps you keep track of everything from heaviness of flow during your cycle to everyday appetite and mood levels as well as skin and hair. You can customise the tags and alarms as well to cover anything the app doesn't have as pre-set. Clue also have a great online community of ambassadors. My hormones are so crazy whackadoo and have been my whole life. I've never been on any form of pill and the only forms contraception I've ever used are condoms. Normally if I'm in a monogamous relationship I go free willy cos my body is stoofed enough that I can't get pregnant anyway.

[@CN-ug3qt]

You should really check out bonny rebeccas video on natural contraception! Its non invasive, non hormonal and just great!

[@ItsGonnaBeGood95]

When I came off Cerazette it took almost 6 weeks before my period returned, I've talked to a lot of people who took that long so maybe not panic about it too soon.

[@alexrose6471]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm so excited for this series! I love how you're not afraid to talk about such personal stuff, it's giving a lot of people so much insight into things they hadn't otherwise considered! I'm on the yasmin pill which I think is synthetic versions of both oestrogen and progesterone. It seems like it works in the same way the one you were on did, but I do get periods on my pill-free week. Technically they're a "withdrawal bleed," but as far as I can tell, my experience is by and large the same as people who have actual period periods, aside from the fact that I can track it like clockwork.

[@flowersonface]

Now this is an interesting series. Will be looking forward to more content.

[@pauli_joy]

You should try the Diva/Lily cup!

[@BobbyKakouris]

In my experience, getting the coil put in isn't actually that painful. I would have loved the coil if it didn't cause me to bleed for an entire year straight. I had to get it removed for that reason. I think it's definitely worth trying because it is non hormonal and long lasting. And if it doesn't cause unbearable abnormal bleeding or pain for you then it would be a brilliant option. It's just a difficult decision because you don't know what its affect on you will be until you try! I am intrigued by the diaphragm, I think it's probably something I'd try out but wouldn't rely on for long term protection. And about periods... I was surprised to see that you bought tampons as your main period product. You should definitely look into reusable menstrual products such as menstrual cups and cloth to pads. They have so many benefits compared to disposables and especially compared to tampons!

[@JellyStones42]

I'm already loving this series so so much I can't wait for the next ep

[@Loreki]

When you think about it, you have to carry the coil around with you too, it's just more conveniently located. Disappointed the period haul, with a little bit of planning you could've done an excellent sight gag with some period costume.

[@Sternenkind5590]

I would always recommend tracking your cycle with the symptothermal method (hope it translates like this in english :p). When you get into that you will soon see, that you can only get pregnant around 5 days a month, so most of the time no condoms or other stuff is neccessary ;) There are tracking computers out there like the daysy (which I would recommend), but others which are not so great (because not flexible enough for longer cycles f.ex). I usually use a piece of paper and a thermometer, nothing much needed, so its cheap and easy. Good look with your journey!

[@miadifferent7306]

Let's just put the go-to blackboard for all German speaking people out there: www.nfp-forum.de ;-)

[@arrow8285]

Still a good idea to use condoms just in case and to help protect from STIs

[@Steph7Music]

This is SO helpful. Thank you so much for doing this! I'm literally in the same place with not wanting to only use condoms but also being tired of the hormone pill.

[@msmollyplays]

Throwing my 2 cents in, I took a sexuality course in college my first year and we talked about all the contraceptions and the coil is not good for you! For many cases, you either become infertile or get lots of ovarian cysts with it. Not only that, it's fairly unreliable with its possibility of shifting.

[@gurdi]

The depo shot has killed my libido, but I hace just gotten off it and I'm going to Manchester for my Erasmus course!

[@dondeestamaria6279]

What about the fertility awareness method?

[@laura_underscore]

Really enjoying this series :)

[@blisles7626]

maybe try reusable pads while you wait for your period and at the end of it ??

[@IoanaPristoleanu]

That's a good idea, especially since some other people here said their period came back after 6 months... Imagine buying pads for each and every day for so long!

[@blisles7626]

+Ioana Pristoleanu I keep meaning to get a few because mine is really light for quite a while rather than having peaks of light and heavy flow and I'd rather not be buying soo many pads all the time.

[@thepandagirl96]

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[@nizo1995]

As a 21 year old woman I feel a bit silly asking this but what are reusable pads made of? I've never seen any here in Ireland! Are they like a cloth you wash? Just curious, I thought the moon cup was the only reusable period thing :o

[@thepandagirl96]

+nizo1995 Hi 😀 Don't feel silly, I wasn't aware of them till recently either but I love the comfort and customisability of them. The section on cloth pads in this article: naturalparentsnetwork.com/reusable-menstrual-products/ is really informative for any questions you have (trust me we've all had ones that you might think are weird 😊). Also the "Precious stars pads" KZbin channel has lots of informative videos and the "Amy nix" KZbin channel if you are interested in making your own reusable cloth pads. Good luck on your cloth journey if you choose to try it out!

[@CourageousUmbrella]

You might benefit from more research into the coil. I know in Belgium there's been a lot of research into a 'minicoil', espessially for women who didn't have a baby yet. I'm not saying it won't be painfull, I have no experience, but it will be better then a regular coil.

[@theoddoneout4351]

I love this series soooo much already 💜💜💜

[@joditurpin5692]

I've had both versions of the coil, the copper one and the hormonal one. The copper one was fine, you get a lot of cramps when they put it in and it feels extremely weird but it lasts for years and years so for a couple of days of pain it makes sense. On the copper coil I got extremely heavy periods, and after 3 years of this I've changed over to the hormonal coil. I've had the hormonal coil for a year and I have pretty much cramp free very light periods. Yes it's not great when you get the coil put in.. but just take some ibuprofen, grab a hot water bottle and go to bed. You'll be fine the next day 😊 sorry for the long comment! 💕

[@Zastanick]

This is amazing to watch :)

[@ylvakg]

have you heard of Gynfix? It's a sort of IUD with copper as the workings mechanism that is aimed at younger women who haven't had children yet. I'm thinking about getting one. I would encourage you to read about it. It's the best thing I have come across, it's almost as save as the pill, it lasts for approximately 5 years and once it sits and is fixated it can't move ( I think, correct me if I'm wrong) and in total it would only cost a little bit more than the pill, so not that expensive if you think about it

[@livelife7890]

Love these honest style videos and will be great for people seeing the journey. I came of the pill over 2 years ago because I had a bad reaction to it and have just used condoms since! They are annoying but I tired some other types and they were just horrible 😨 xx

[@nina_allegra]

I'm so excited that you are doing this series because I'm trying to figure out what contraception to use myself since coming off the pill! I really don't want to go back to hormonal contraception but I'm only using condoms right now and that just doesn't feel safe enough for me :/ And I'm too scared to get the coil! 😩

[@blacklotusxxxxxx]

if u want ur period back, not the coil! most women put in the coil in order to stop their periods altogether, or to make the less painful, which reduces them considerably.

[@klutzy100]

So I haven't had the coil, but I have mirena which is pretty much the same thing except it has hormones.. I got mine in October 2015, and I'm not gonna lie it was PAINFUL.. My boyfriend at the time had to drive me home from the doctors. But I love it because I don't have to think about it anymore.. I almost got the coil, but the hormones in mirena actually help with ovarian cysts, so that's amazing for me lol! But I think if you got the coil you would love it in the long run 😍

[@Lacynours]

Another nonhormonal conception you could use is the FAM (Fertility awareness method) there's a free app called "Kindara" it's definitely worth checking out.

[@lollyrocked]

I've had IUS (Jaydess) for a bit over a year and I love it. Minimal hormones. Wasn't that painful... sort of like period cramps. Would recommend :D Never going back on the pill though :)

[@xxaoifelxx]

When I came off the pill, it took 2-3 months for my period to come!

[@Rhapsody151]

I considered getting the coil once and the whole pregnancy scare thing stopped me. I mean with the pill and condoms you know when you forgot one or when one broke. But even if your condoms breaks and you have a coil...you won't know if it displaced itself. Also my doctor recommended the coil for my period pains and in the brochure she gave me it literally said that it can cause intense period pains...

[@Petitesser]

Read up on the femcap, it's like a more modern diaphragm. I've been using it/condoms since I went off hormonals in 2012.

[@francesca961]

Please be aware that the copper (or hormonal) coil, apart from being pretty painful, carries real risks with it. I only use condoms and it scares me, as much as forms hormonal birth control do, so I really thought that the coil would be the best option. The thing is that your uterus -where the coil is placed- has no bacteria in it and it's not ready to fight them off if they do manage to get in there. The device itself is safe but the little string that hangs from it to your vagina coud open the way to bacteria, as vagina does have some. That string is necessary to doctors to pull out the coil when it's time without having to reach up inside you, so there exists no coils without it. The risk of infection is really low, about 1%, but if it happens you have no way of realizing it before it is too late and your tubes shut as a reaction, meaning no babies ever, no matter what you try and do when you're older. The problem didn't seem too big of a deal to me, but my gynaecologist refused to put me on the coil as he says that the risk is too high for him, since he deals with women trying to get pregnant every day and he knows how much they care about it. So the choice is yours, but please be careful

[@IbelongtoMUSE12]

I kind of have a high pain threshold so it's hard for me to understand why you wouldn't want the coil because it might hurt. It'll hurt for a tiny piece of time and then you're well protected for like 5 years?

[@sympathderseefahrer420]

One word: Mooncup!

[@JessLutoallofthegoodtimes]

Really love this format. It's very much reminiscent of a casual tv doco-mini-series. Also, WOAH. It's a little bit scary how little there is in way of non-hormonal contraception for women. I'm just beginning to be sexually active, but currently don't want to take the pill/have the rod/use a diaphragm thingy, so this is all very informative, and interesting!! Loving it, Hannah, and lot's of luck to you in your endeavours! xx

[@remedywithin]

I'm enjoying this series and I don't know why? I've always found this kinda interesting but I don't know why. Maybe it's all the Dr. Doe I watch as well. My inner what will happen next just kicks in. The coil thing just sounds painful.

[@meganhawkes2836]

I've come off of my pill now for all of the same reasons and am searching for something else. Super scared about the coil though!

[@jrocknpoppingirl]

For the few days before my period starts when I feel like it could happen any minute (or for light flow days) I use Lunapads. They sell the period panties that have a built in pad or attacheable via wings pad (they call them inserts on the website) that are rewashable and don't stain easily and are machine washable. They are a little bit on the pricier side but they come in so many different styles and patterns. They also sell diva cups and eco-friendly health & beauty products.

[@inyourhandscollective950]

Have you heard of the lady comp? i dont know much about it but its meant to be safer than the pill

[@kaileyanderson]

I was WAITING for the period haul! since I am only 16 but some of my friends are getting birth control, I am beginning to research (I like to plan!!). But hormones freak me out so I cant wait to watch this series and see how it goes!

[@spreadingthedrewth4643]

You're 100% better than my biology teacher 👨‍🏫

[@TamarHope]

you should research the ladycomp/Fertility awareness method :)