For most women, the pill is the only thing they have ever known. But many of the other contraceptive options which aren't being routinely offered may suit much better.
Cathy Simmonds, 31, was on the contraceptive pill for 10 years before she switched over to the IUD, Mirena. She initially started on the pill to manage her periods, severe nausea and headaches.
GPs are failing to tell women about these options, which include long-acting reversible contraceptives because they either don't know enough about them, or don't have the training to insert them.So in 2013, she decided to switch over to Mirena on the advice of her gynaecologist – the device has changed her life.
For most women, the pill is the only thing they have ever known. But many of the other contraceptive options may suit them much better. For most women, the pill is the only thing they have ever known. But many of the other contraceptive options may suit them much better.
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