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Post by gizmoracer on Jun 7, 2010 14:32:15 GMT
Thats great news SJ. Keep us all informed won't you it's useful information for most women on this site I would think.
While we are sort of on the subject though, does anyone know whats involved in female sterilisation? Kat you've got it sussed if they will do it for you when you have LO but as you know I'm hoping not to be giving birth in the same manner but I have come to the conclusion that we need something perminant. What I want to know is; Is it a basic key hole type thing? Do you get a general for it? and are there any daft criteria like you have to have x amount of children or be over a certain age?
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Post by tabbysmum on Jun 7, 2010 17:53:08 GMT
Hi Giz, I was just going to ask the same question! I'm considering being sterilised and I've had a look on tinternet and it looks like commonly it's done as keyhole surgery under a local anaesthetic and sedation but whether that's across the board I don't know, my husband wont even consider a vasectomy so don't feel I have any choice but am terrified by the thought of it.
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Post by Weeble on Jun 7, 2010 19:26:24 GMT
Hi Girls Well same problem with my OH just cant bring himself to do it. Also we considered the only event in which we would get pregnant again would be if we need a designer baby for a sick kid. That would have to be done under IVF but we need to keep functioning ovaries and sperm. As I am having surgery anyway getting myself snipped seemed sensible. I think it is nearly always done using laproscopic surgery but the anaesthetic is determined by the all the usual factors, risks and benefits and patient choice. Tabbys mum, Dont think it is always local, often I think they use a regional anaesthetic like an epidural. I have to be honest I looked at the permanent options - initially I was going to have a mirena coil - because people rave about them as they really reduce bleeding. But after Sarajays experience I have decided not to risk the hormone thing. In the event I can not go through with it will probably opt for same as Sarajay. This is the best link I can find on the subject www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Female-sterilisation/Pages/Introduction.aspxMind you not sure I am going to go ahead, got this silly irrational thought that if I have a sterilisation one of my two littlest boys will die - i.e. T or the new one. Silly I know but head is stupid at the moment Kat
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Post by sarajay28 on Jun 7, 2010 21:26:56 GMT
Hi ladies,
I think i have made the right choice for the time being - given the situation that i am in - i.e hubby wants another child!!
My friend has just been sterilised and she had keyhole surgery with a G.A, she is 27 years old and has 4 children but i think each health care trust would have their own criteria?? I did ask about it when i was 23 (still married to my 1st hubby, had 1 child of each sex and didn't want anymore!) but i was told to come back when i was 25!!
Kat - i think your 'silly irrational thought' isn't that silly really, i think its a serious concern for many women facing the decision of sterilisation - it is a big step and you have to think of all possible situations. I know we have spoken about it - Robbie wouldn't even consider a vasectomy as he is only 25, only has 1 biological child and wants more but the subject of losing a child did come up during discussions so i don't think its irrational at all - don't be so hard on yourself!
Sarah.xxx
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Post by sarajay28 on Jun 30, 2010 9:57:37 GMT
Well i had the copper coil fitted yesterday! by god it was sore! lol. Don't want to put anyone off but it hurt like mad! and i've been bleeding and cramping ever since - all normal. Am ok today, still a slight cramping going on and some bleeding but hopefully this will ease as the day goes on.
As for being 'hormone free' it really has made a difference to me - the dr was asking about it yesterday and i said although i still get anxiety sometimes its nowhere near as bad as it was and i feel more 'normal' now and getting used to my own patterns - i can tell myself if i'm having a bad day that its due to where i am in my cycle but on the whole i feel great! i have even managed to take on a very part time job at my local pub!! something i never thought i would manage - but i am doing it!!!
so all going good - will update if there is any change!
thanks ladies for your support.xxx
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Post by winegirl on Jun 30, 2010 11:29:51 GMT
Thats great SJ! Do let us know how you get on with the copper coil as it is something i would like to do (being a condom kinds girl these days..) I know that i will never go back on the pill again for fear of what it may do to me with my hormones and anxiety..
Sorry it was painful, yes slightly off putting, but hey if it works..
Much Love
WG xx
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Post by Weeble on Jun 30, 2010 19:05:45 GMT
That is good news, hope it feels more comfortable know. Decided to still have the chop as this pregnancy is so hard another one would be really stupid for me.
Great to hear you are feeling so much better
Kat
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Post by sarajay28 on Jul 30, 2010 10:14:12 GMT
Just a wee update........a month on.
Well since i had the coil fitted i've had one period - very heavy compared to my 'normal' standards (but don't forget i had the mirena fitted for years with no periods at all!) but i went for my check up yesterday and the nurse assured me this should settle down as my own hormones start to regulate my body.
As for the hormonal side of things - i have been feeling great, i still get the monthly PMT but it is so much less severe than it was - i know i have definately done the right thing for me. I now feel that my own body is working for me and not against me - even the anxiety has lessened! I can actually tell straight away by looking at the date that it is the normal PMT and not anything else, this has probably helped loads with the anxiety as i was never sure before, if that makes sense?
Anyway will continue to update as the months go on.
Sarah.xx
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