“Coital debut” AHHH can’t describe how excited I am to have found a term to replace “losing your virginity”. It got really tiring having to explain that although I use the term “losing your virginity”, I don’t subscribe to that kind of thinking and I feel uncomfortable with the negative connotations of “losing your virginity”.
I also love this ‘coital debut’ debut term allows those using it to talk about it in a way that has weight (emotional, physical, social) and anticipation but it doesn’t include blame or guilt. I also really appreciate Hannah’s broaden of the term to ‘sexual debut’ as well.
I say first time bc like every other activity there's a first time you do it. I didn't loose my climbing virginity, I went climbing for the first time.
This is the first time I've ever seen someone describe what the cervix feels like (and even the fact you can feel it) Having to figure that out myself was SO stressfull! I thought I had an odd lump :o Love this video!
Really glad that your conversation about when people want children also covered people who don't want children at all. Having children is not a must and not the life path many chose.
I’m so glad you asked about male contraception! It’s very frustrating how little responsibility men can take for their part in reproduction. Thanks for this episode I learned a lot! I currently have the implant and love it, after years of horrible depressive side effects from the pill. I credit sex educators like you for how much I know about positive and safe sex because school was useless and I was a very shy adolescent. Thanks for your hard work! You’ve made me passionate about having a fulfilling sex life and respecting my body.
Well, besides condoms (which can be problematic too but on the other hand have other protective funtion) - male contraception is even more tricky. There are some advances in area of reversible vasectomy and similar treatments but it is still quite experimental. Any male pills or similar treatments have significantly higher risk of unwanted pregnancy AND significant risk of permanent sterilization not to mention problems with "performance"... One of the quite promising studies is based around... keeping ball at sufficiently hot temperature. Of course if one is 100% certain about not having any (or any more) children or can afford long-term sperm storage - normal vasectomy is always a good option, albeit sometimes it supposedly can reverse it self. And in some jurisdictions can be illegal.
Well, there aren't many options, but condoms are always a must. Not just for pregnancy. One person on Twitter suggested, a couple of years ago, that the best way to prevent abortions would be to have a mandatory vasectomy with each abortion.
I as a male feel like there aren't many options for contraception for me, condoms and vasectomy are the two most stated but one isn't enough and one is too much. Spermicide is another method that works but isn't super effective. I hope we see more options and more effective options that don't limit future choices moving forward.
I’m on the pill for non birth control reasons. I’ve had really irregular cycles and the pill has completely fixed that and also helped stabilize my mood. Also I have to take other medications daily so remembering one more pill isn’t that hard.
Hearing this from an actual qualified professional confirm everything we’ve been talking about has been super helpful! As someone in the healthcare setting, but not experienced in women’s health left a lot of unknowns, this is a good place to start, thank you!!
Yes! Your hormone diary's were what inspired me to question my contraception and get the Copper Coil! I even made this UA-cam channel to tell others about my experience. It is so important to have this conversation. Thank you!
After a LOT of research I went on the patch and I used it for two years. Honestly? It was amazing. It was the perfect fit for someone with the brain of a goldfish who wouldn't remember to take the pill every day (the patch is changed once a week for three weeks and you take a break on the fourth, generally matching your period). The only downer of it was that the patch gets a little dirty on the edges after a week but not too much. I have stopped using it though because my grandmother got diagnosed with breast cancer and that's the second person in my family to be diagnosed. My doctor said it wasn't recommended to continue with a hormonal birth control because they have seen a larger number of hormonal birth control users developing breast cancer (which doesn't mean it causes it but it might make you more vulnerable OR that is easier to diagnose those who use hormonal birth control because they check in with their doctor more often). I just got on the copper coil after lots of research again (and watching your video about it again!). Very painful for me personally, but very fast to put in and is not making my periods that much worse, luckily. Also, my goldfish brain is thankful I don't need to remember to take it or put it on at all 😂 I gotta check it's all alright in 2 months and then once a year along with my usual check up 😊.
I am on the pill too, and after 2 years of taking them without extra protection still not pregnant🤷🏼♀️ like i don’t get it, i’m using them to avoid condoms and thinking bout another protection aand worry. Really want to know why people do that?
Sometimes extra protection means protection from things other than pregnancy. Or sometimes you may know of or have met someone who fell pregnant while on the pill and you just need that extra measure of security to feel comfortable.
@@annak7502 I just really don't want to get pregnant and the 2% extra protection (or whatever it is) is worth it for me to keep buying condoms. Also it makes it easier for me to have sex since condoms are lubricated and they also make sure you don't have to worry about cleaning up after.
Wonderful video. As a pharmacy student who is fascinated by hormones, reproductive health and birth control, I loved hearing a doctor talking about these things. I think it’s super useful to talk about contraception when it’s not used for controlling pregnancy. I am a lesbian so have no need for the contraceptive effects of birth control but I have a coil to control my erratic and painful periods and take the combined pill also to control my moderate-severe, painful hormonal acne.
Hannah Witton It was a nurse practitioner actually. I took the pill for a year but I have a very erratic schedule so really struggled taking it at exactly the same time every day so swapped to the coil (in large part thanks to the hormones diaries video series!). I loved it but the acne I’d had as a teenager returned and when I went to the nurse, she recommended I go back on the pill. I don’t have to be as strict about it now as my coil controls my cycle, the pill is basically there control my hormone levels.
Yes, I agree it's very important!! I'm not sexually active by choice, but I'm on the combined pill to help with my PCOS symptoms. It's been a god-send, honestly. I can look at my pill pack and know exactly when my cycle starts, which is something I've NEVER been able to do even before having PCOS. And it helps with my hormonal acne, my skin hasn't been this clear since ending accutane when I was 13 haha..... I've been on the pill for over a year and a half and have had no side effects thus far, I'm so thankful for it. Sometimes I feel a bit of shame from people in my life, like "why take the pill if you're not dating?" or "why take THE PILL when there are non-hormonal methods?", and I'm not always willing to divulge the "whys" so I think this is a valuable discussion to have.
Kay Exactly! You wouldn’t expect people to go in depth on why they’re taking any other medication, so the scrutiny over birth control is mad to me. Just because it was created to prevent pregnancy doesn’t mean if can’t be used as regular medication for other conditions.
Haha same! I'm a lesbian and on the pill, and when people find out I'm on it theyre like "I thought you were gay???" Like yeah bitch I'm gay but I also loose half my body weight in blood once every 3 weeks
I'm so happy I found Fertility Awareness! I had never heard it even mentioned before (other than the cruddy rhythem method) and had no clue it existed. Now we've been using it for a year and feel so safe and comfortable. And I don't have to dump hormones into my body, which some people benefit from but definitely not for me.
Proof I’ll watch anything my favourite you tubers put out there - found out I was pregnant last night and here I am! Can you tell I need to tell people but obviously don’t want to tell friends and family yet
This is fantastic! I could probably listen to him talk about the nerdy aspects of contraception for hours. I didn't even know 'contraceptive specialist' was a thing.
Proud copper coil user. Got it back 2015 and 5yrs later it's still a great fit for my lifestyle/choices- no fuss, no side effects and basically no maintenance. Obviously, everyone's experiences and needs are unique, but I'll evangelize for the coil until male birth control hits the market.
I’m on the pill with no break to stop my period because it interferes with my life so much I wouldn’t be able to go to university or sustain a job if I continued to have periods. I would faint on the first day of my period (cramps, nausea and the rest would combine forces and wipe me out) and even got a paramedic sent to me after I called 111 because I felt like my body was trying to push my uterus out (fun times). I hate being on the pill I just want to know who I am without the cocktail of hormones in my body, I’ve been on it since I was 16 (for 4 years) but I still have a year of university to complete and I don’t know how I’ll find a job that will understand I need to take at least one day off work every month :( But I’m going to give a different method a try once I graduate and I honestly can’t wait, I’m gonna find out who I really am woohooooo Anyway this video was so helpful because I’ll need to decide which alternative method to use
The hormonal coil changed my life! Watching the hormone diaries definitely made me more confident in finding the right contraception and in the conversations I had with my GP. I found it easier to say no when they pushed the pill on me. Easier to ask for the contraception I wanted. Easier to talk about my body. And then easier to get naked in front of a doctor when it came the time to get my coil fitted
Hannah what a fantastic video, full of information and a really great interview so glad you did this interview as a UA-cam video as I am sure it would have also been a great interview for your “Doing It” Pod Cast
I'm so happy to be able to understand a bit more about how the copper coil works! I've always been so curious about it as when I heard it was 'toxic' to sperm I always felt like that was somehow likely to be more fallible? Anyway, what a lovely video. Thanks Hannah!
I'm on the pill and I've noticed for me that it's really useful that I've got an app that sends me a reminder every day at the same time to take it. I'm not the most forgetful person, but this way I know for sure I won't forget it
Thanks for always putting subtitles, Hannah! I am tired after a long day but still want watch/ understand this video and English is not my first language. Subtitles also keep me from reading the comments while listening, which is a bad habit of mine.
13:33 Wha wha what?! 88 % of people who only use condoms will get pregnant in a year?! This is the first time I'm hearing such a number and it's making me weak in my knees. Because I've been doing exactly for the past 5 years. Thank you, Hannah, for educating us as always. I'll look into the website; didn't think I needed to but now I kinda do.
I think he meant to say that 12% of people who only use condoms will get pregnant in a year, meaning it is 88% effective with typical use! I was confused too and had to google cos omg that's terrifying
I've been with my boyfriend for 6 years and I initially was on the pill for the first 4 when I started seeing him (I was 16). The past year I've come off it and started using condoms and I feel much better mentally, and it also puts my mind at ease that my periods are real as opposed to the fake ones you get on the pill. I just felt like my body needed a break as I started taking the pill only a few months after I even started having a period. Condoms definitely don't ruin the moment for us, and it's nice that we can have a laugh and a giggle if anything does ever go a bit wrong when using one.
@@lilithsangrouber804 Just because it's not as effective as other methods doesn't make it not valid. Many people use it and it's a good choice for them. There are ways to check for sperm in precum and certain rules you can follow to help avoid precum.
@@lilithsangrouber804 proper use of the pull out method should take into account the precum. when people know this, pom is effective at preventing pregnancy. and the best way to do that is through effective sex education in schools so boys don't use it as an excuse to not use condoms and to make sure couples using it as a method are aware of it. it might be a good method for couples who have personal objections to other methods of contraception!
Another element to contraception is for trans people/uterus owning folx. Some people in that group don’t want a period at all, however with say the implant, that side effect isn’t guaranteed. Likewise researching how a contraceptive device is fitted can play a role in your choice, as say the setting of the gynaecologist can trigger dysphoria. Make sure you look into each method and ask questions, because your physical health is intrinsically linked to your mental, and by doing that research you can avoid a lot of stress down the line ❤️
Another question you need to ask is about your medical history, as certain conditions or medications can really limit your options - for example if you have a history of migraines you are at much higher risk of blood clots so you can't take anything containing estrogen. I only found this out after being on a high dose pill for years (for PCOS), but my doctor never asked!
I'm always a little bit skeptical about male gynecologists but he was super well informed and helpful, esp loved how he acknowledged that cis men are kind of lacking in the contraceptive area
I got the implant put in 7/8 months ago and I couldn't be happier. Before that I used to take the pill, but I am very forgetful about my medication, so the implant is perfect because it's in my arm and I don't have to think about it. Furthermore, even if it took like four months of spotting, my periods have stopped now, and that's something that always felt like a burden to me, so it is nice knowing that I won't have any for another 2 and a half years yay (or more, if I decide to get another implant). Oh, and also, another reason for choosing the implant was that it is one of the most effective contraceptions, which was pretty important to me :)
What an amazing chat, such an inspirational women, if you decide to have children my god they are going to be so blessed to have you as their mum! Thank you for all you do best education on sex, relationships everything what a women 💕
I really wish I had all this information when I was 14 years old and started taking the pill. I thought it was the only option and my GP only discussed this option with me. In Montreal, where I live, you rarely consult a OBGYN on your first visit. I think most girls consult a GP about their contraception and maybe later in their 20s will they go see a specialist (because you need a referral from a GP).
Thanks for this Hannah. I had ovarian cancer at 19 and had to come off the pill - ever since my doctors have been so inconsistent with their answers about what contraception is the most safe for me. I'm definitely going to push this more and get the answers!
Excited to watch the video but just wanted to say I got my appointment for my coil today after years of being on and off the pill, your hormone diary videos helped me make an informed choice and go into my gynaecologist with the knowledge I needed to discuss everything so thanks!
Didn't realise it was 1/11 on short-term protection that get pregnant, for some reason I thought it would be a lot less likely. Jeez, I might rethink the pill I'm on now...
This video couldn't have come at a better time! I want to start looking for a secondary contraceptive method other than condoms because I'm a student who definitely does not want to become pregnant right now, but had no idea where to start. Thanks again for another great video Hannah!
I've been on the pill for a bit more than 3 years now but I want to go off it as I'm under the impression that it has affected my mental health in a bad way, I feel like the longer I've taken it the more depressed I got, also I'm experiencing other unwanted side effects. I am thinking about switching to a coil, I will talk to my doctor about it soon! Thank you for making videos about all things sexual health! 🧡
Amazing video, I have been on the bar for just over 2 years and have also had to take the pill for the last 3 months to combat irregular/constant bleeding. I am getting the bar removed at the end of this month and this video and website has given me a better idea of my options. Thank you so much 😊😊
I'm waiting for an appt with my sexual health nurse to discuss what contraception I want to change to - so this video came at a perfect time! LOVE Dustin!
I came off the combined pill and went onto the hormone coil as the pill was making my blood pressure ridiculously high! Since the coil it's come right down. Crazy!
*THIS IS NOT TO SCARE ANYBODY INTO GETTING AN IUD! THIS HAPPENED TO ME BUT MOST LIKELY WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU!* I had my first IUD fitting about a month ago and it had to be taken out ~30 minutes after insertion due to my body essentially "rejecting it". It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I chose to get a local anaesthetic as I tend to be quite sensitive to a lot of things and my pain tolerance isn't the highest. I also had a long train journey ahead of me after the appointment so I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to minimise the pain. I also took 2 paracetamols beforehand. After the coil was fitted, I started feeling faint and nauseous (which is expected). What followed however, was the most excruciating ~30 minutes of my life. I basically had severe contractions because my uterus just didn't appreciate a foreign object being up there and tried telling me in every.way.possible. to get it the f*ck out. The cramps were so bad I was hyperventilating, I was shaking and sweating like crazy and was close to throwing up many times. The nurses even decided to call the ambulance as the reaction was so severe. They took it out and it took over an hour for me to be well enough to walk out of the GP and go home. I was told that it might hurt a lot but I was definitely not prepared for that much pain. Like Hannah said, I really think it's important to tell your story even if it's not a very happy one. I'd also like to add that I have been struggling with life in general especially last month (when I got the IUD) and was under more stress than ever before. I was also alone in an unfamiliar city with no real friends or family to help. Not to mention I was literally moving to another country that same day (yes, that was dumb, I know). I realise now, in hindsight that getting an IUD is not the right choice for me. At least not now. I'm very tempted to try again under different circumstances (perhaps when my life and mental health is a bit more stable). I hope this gave some of you a bit more insight on IUD's and perhaps makes you feel more prepared. Based on my experience, I would highly suggest getting it done when life is somewhat smooth sailing (i.e. when you're not so stressed) and don't have anything else going on that day. Have someone you love be there with you if possible !! Preferably somebody with a car in case you're experiencing discomfort and just want to crawl into bed as quickly as possible. Have painkillers nearby and just do whatever helps you when you're having a really bad period (which is the best way I can describe what I experienced). Good luck Ladies!
Have you had children? Doctors say that the IUD is safe for people whom haven't had children, but I know so many people who have had similar experiences to you with their body rejecting it. Plus, not having had children makes insertion a bit more difficult and painful. I had two Mirena IUDs within two years. Both were inserted under general anaesthesia per my doctor's recommendation. Both were great for the first 8 months or so, but then my body rejected it and my doctor explained that I was essentially in early labour with my uterus contracting trying to expel it. I stupidly had the second one inserted because the gynaecologist said it was so rare for this to happen and that the first one musn't have been inserted correctly (despite the fact I had an ultrasound done 6-8 weeks after insertion to confirm positioning), and the same thing happened 8-9 months later! Never again.
This was super interesting! What a cool guy. I have basically given up on all hormonal contraception 🙈 I'm only allowed progestegon-only methods because of my Crohn's. I had the mini pill followed by 2 implants. My periods stopped but then half way through my last implant I got constant bleeding. Once I stopped the contraception completely, I realised it had been causing me the years of physical pain that a bunch of specialist gynaecologists couldn't figure out! I've never heard of anyone else having this but it was awful. So yeah, have basically given up. Luckily I'm married with one kid and my severe period cramps have eased, so it's not a big deal. But man, I wish some better methods would be invented already.
this is fascinating! you guys could have talked for hours and i probably could have listened to you talk for hours. i learned a lot from this video! i’m especially glad to FINALLY know how/why copper IUDs work...IUDs freak me out so i never looked into it, i always just chalked it up to magic lmao
I went on the pill over a year ago and it worked really well to stop my periods but then messed with my mental health. I then switched the pill I was on and my issues switched too, I now bleed 26/30 days of the month every month and my mental health isn't affected. I'm having to train my body to stop the bleeding as I cant/refuse the other contraceptives due to fear of needles. This video really helped me to know that I do in fact have options which is something the doctors didn't do for me.
I was just looking into alternative contraception methods because i stopped taking the pill as it made my mood swing like a b**ch and aggravated my anxiety. Thank you for the in depth video and the open conversation! I really want to know more about the different coil options and the pros and cons of each.
I was inspried by Hannah to try different types, i tried the pop pill for a while but I didnt like taking it everyday and the combined pill made me feel pregnant so I asked my doctor about the patch and they knew of it but had never prescribed it before and I have being using it for the last 4 years and i love it and i wish more people used it and knew of it. Also ive became more open and actually went with my mum when she got her new coil to see if I would want one in the future. So I have started to help and inform other so thank you for informing me all these years
I'm on the hormonal IUS, I chose it because I wanted something I didn't have to think about every day, didn't want a lot of hormones but was ok with some, I'm ok with having periods but this one makes them lighter/less common (which is fine with me!) and because having it twice (3 years at a time - so 6 years total over two different IUS devices) would line up with the second one being removed at about the time my partner and I have discussed starting to try for children.
Hey, Hannah! I wasn't watching the captions the whole video, but I did notice a few times where there are things that are missed in the captions that alter meaning. At different times, the captions said "(inaudible)", but I could make out what was being said. -At 12:18 Dr. Costescu says "15 years of post-secondary to talk to people about sperm," but "post-secondary" is written as being inaudible -At 14:20, Dr. Costescu says "cisgender men" but "cisgender" is transcribed as being inaudible I'm assuming the captioner didn't know these words lol, but I especially wanted to point out that cisgender was missed from that error and that the captions maybe didn't communicate the trans-inclusivity of the conversation (that you and Dr. Costescu used so well). Cheers! Loved this conversation (and all of your videos)!
I was on the pill from age 18 to age 25, just stopped 5 months ago. There's no risk of pregnancy in my relationship (thank GOD) so it was an easy decision. Im not currently on any contraceptives because I worry that the hormones were worsening my depression and acne (so far no change though)
I love the fact that Bayer has made an overview, giving us the chance to see all the options and compare. But it is still only Bayer IUDs... from a business standpoint, ofcourse I get why they only include products they developped, but in a market like this, providing the best solution for everyone should be the priority. Yes, for some it will be Bayer products, for others maybe frameless IUDs (like gynefix for example) but they are not included in this overview, because Bayer does not make them...
About the feeling for strings on an IUD - not everyone can do so, nor does everyone need to. That's a conversation to have with your provider, who can check on it themselves if and when necessary during visits. I'm one of those folks who both physically can't and don't need to. It was never even brought up as ~a thing that happens~ by my doctors before or after placement because it didn't matter for me, so I was confused when it came up during that hormone diaries experimentation with methods. Since hearing from NOT your doctor about something that's being said to be necessary can be profoundly disconcerting and stressful, it's probably also good to point out that that 'rule' doesn't apply to all...but they should ask their provider about it if they're unclear about why they didn't know about it sooner.
Thank you Hannah! Will definitely use this for my Year 10 contraception lessons next week. Ps. Please let me know when you are ready to take bookings to come into schools, would love to pick your brains!
I LOVED this video. I love all our videos but seeing you both bounce off each other was so cool! I’d love to see more with you and professionals having chats like this. ☺️ I have to change from the depo shot soon which I’m not excited about since it really works for me, I need a super long term contraception since my body can’t carry anymore kids and I really don’t want periods so this could be a tricky change.
I have contraception, but it's not used for contraception specifically. My IUD is for period prevention in a way that doesn't involve estrogen, since I'm on testosterone and it would be counterproductive to use E-based methods of period management. The progesterone doesn't interfere with the alternative hormone regulation.
I'm married and still deciding on children or not. Leaning towards not having. I'm on the pill. I think about doing more long term contraception (like IUD), but the pills I'm on are very specific and help with my acne. Past pills either didn't effect, but also didn't help my acne, or made me feel like a crazy person with anger issues. So even though I forget to take the pill a lot, not having painful acne and anger issues is not something I'm willing on giving up, if more long term contraception cannot guarantee.
I was on the pill but was rubbish at remembering to take it so had the implant. Loved it to begin with but after a year i wouldn't have a period for 3 month and then when it came it was a full 3/4 weeks long😕. Was put on the pill alongside the implant to help regulate my period but now that has ended. If the implant isn't for me I want to change contraceptive but can't go back to the pill on its own due to developing IBS and am really stuck on what to go for. Videos like this are so helpful in giving more awareness. Thank you
I’ve got the implant but still use condoms - Before that I was on the pill w/ condoms too! I’d always recommend a sustainable form of contraception for your piece of mind, implant is wonderful due to how easy it was to fit. But the use of condoms means I’m taking control of my sexual health and minimising risks of STI as well. I try think of it as condoms being my primary form of contraception, but the implant being a comfortable backup for my own piece of mind.
Thanks for such a well informed video. I have chronic pain problems and while my much older partner has had a vasectomy, I still wanted something to help control my periods and the difficulties I have managing periods (changing tampons etc). I use an IUS device (I'm on my second one) and I am lucky enough not to have periods a fantastic side effect that some of us with uteruses get. The not having periods has really helped, not something that happens with us all, but worth doing some research.
I used to be on mini pills, but my period kinda dissapeared so i switched to the ring and my period returned and was very regular (but also my cramps got more regular) but honestly im happy with using the ring, im pretty sure my skin cleared up as well, but im not that sure if it was connected.
Love your videos🖤 Sooo much nerdy stuff. Planing on going on some form of contraception in the foreseeable future.... Ohhh, boy, there will be a lot of interesting things to deal with
since my hysterectomy "contraception" isn't really a thing for me; the topic has been reduced to "prevention of STI's". with my partners all tested and myself tested regularly too, I don't feel stressed when a condom tears accidentally :D it's nice to have this peace of mind :)
I'm on the patch. For the last year now. It's works great as I work mix of day and night shift, so daily pill no good. But I can remember once a week at around same time to change. Plus gives control for skipping period for holidays ect. I'm a nurse so I'm close to people when implants or iuds go wrong. They are rare to happen. So mentally seeing it more often than general public puts me off but I know it's a great option. Then again I've seen bad from blood clots which more common in some hormones. Can't win working in medical field and seeing the worst of what can happen
Another thing to consider: do you smoke or have a family history of high blood pressure/heart disease/stroke? Because the combined pill increases risk of heart problems! My doc wouldn't let me go on the combined pill because my blood pressure was high (have now confirmed it was good old white coat hypertension) so I was put on the progesterone pill. That didn't last long because I was bleeding every two weeks! So I chose to go for abstinence instead of the pill until I could get a copper IUD. I chose it because I'm not sure whether or not I ever want kids but I really really don't want them now, I didn't want to have to remember because it's tough to be perfect for years on end, and having a regular period is super important for my own peace of mind. Also, my periods pre-iud were short, light, and relatively painless so having them be slightly worse was absolutely an acceptable trade-off for a decade worth of contraception with almost no room for human error!
Loved the the more deep dive "sciencey" talk. Thank you for being willing to go there/leave some of it in. I'd love to see more of the like here. Does the good Doctor have his own channel or a channel he appears regularly on?
I picked the implant as my first form of hormonal contraception because condoms were giving me so much anxiety that they'd break (or SOMETHING) and I'm in a monogamous relationship so STIs were not the concern. The pill felt out of the question for me as I knew I'd never remember to take it (like forgetting to wear my retainers lol). Honestly the implant has been great but I did have very light bleeding for about 7 months and I felt guilty how many liners I was using because it felt too light for my cup but still enough to be uncomfortable without. Now my cycle is very long with a very short and light period so overall great :) (also my boobs have grown so much rip my old bras)
I put on weigh with implant :( now i lost some weight since i removed it. It seems progesterone comes first to blame...even though my gynecologist said it's the cause when someone take 2 components contraceptive
Interesting interview, love your channel. I know you’ll likely not see this comment, but there are a few things I’d love you to address, especially for young women and people who are trying to make informed choices with their bodies. First, the “planning when you have your period” with the Pill actually isn’t accurate. You’re planning when you have a chemical withdrawal bleed, not an actual ovulatory menstrual period (which is very different in our body’s chemistry/physiology, and can cause issues in the long-term). Second, I’d love for you to discuss the serious short- and long-term side effects of hormonal birth control a bit more, not to turn people off from using HBCs if they so choose (they can be a great option), but so people can have truly informed consent. For example, some side effects can be: 4-7 increased risk of thrombosis (life-threatening blood clots), 2-3 times increased use of antidepressants while on HBC, decreased libido, clitoral/vulvar shrinkage, inability to orgasm, increased risk of cervical, breast, and liver cancer, multiple nutrient deficiencies, and more (all of this has been documented in the scientific literature). Lastly, I know this was an ad for Bayer, but I’d love for you to address non-hormonal methods, such as fertility awareness, where you’re tracking cervical fluid, basal body temperature, and cervical position to pinpoint your fertile window (and then abstaining or using barrier methods). It’s a great way to gain body literacy, even if you’re not using it for birth control. (If you're looking for more resources, check out "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler, "The Fifth Vital Sign" by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, and "The Period Repair Manual" by Lara Briden.) Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into your videos!
Hannah I would Looooooove it if you could bring a Fertility Awareness Method expert on to speak on all the different ways people can chart, the difference of your brain on and off birth control, and debunk daisy and natural cycles .
After watching Sarah E. Hill's TED talk, I've been toying with the idea of coming off the pill and opting for a non-hormonal method like the copper IUD. I initially went on the pill about 2 years ago to regulate my inconsistent, and sometimes heavy/painful periods. I am very worried about the possibility of the copper IUD making the periods even worse. I honestly don't know what to do, I wish there were more non-hormonal choices.
I have a combined pill. For some reason the first doctor put me on the mini pill which I personally reacted badly too. I went to another doctor and she said she had no idea why he'd decided on that over the combined pill honestly and it's uncommon to do it. I have it mainly because I have terrible periods and would be basically bedridden for 2-3 days, and then to prevent pregnancy later on.
It's so important to recognise all the different benefits as well as risks to every kind of birth control, and I think whilst it's better than it used to be, the education is still patchy and incomplete. It varies so much by school or even class.
“Coital debut”
AHHH can’t describe how excited I am to have found a term to replace “losing your virginity”.
It got really tiring having to explain that although I use the term “losing your virginity”, I don’t subscribe to that kind of thinking and I feel uncomfortable with the negative connotations of “losing your virginity”.
Right?! We really need to get rid of “loosing your virginity”
I also love this ‘coital debut’ debut term allows those using it to talk about it in a way that has weight (emotional, physical, social) and anticipation but it doesn’t include blame or guilt. I also really appreciate Hannah’s broaden of the term to ‘sexual debut’ as well.
No need to dress up for that debut.
Well, it's just the opposite actually. 😄
I say first time bc like every other activity there's a first time you do it.
I didn't loose my climbing virginity, I went climbing for the first time.
L.P.M X I’m so using this one with my son when he decides he wants to consider having sex with someone, consensually of course.
Great vid! Would love a collab with Hannah and Mama Doctor Jones! 😊
stephyjonas YESSS! I would love love love this!!
*YESSSSSSSSSS*
I would LOVE for this to happen!
YESSSSSS
We need to get them together! @mamadrjones
Thank you for using such inclusive language surrounding periods and wombs! You're fantastic
No problem at all! It’s something I make a conscious effort to do because I know how important it is :)
This is the first time I've ever seen someone describe what the cervix feels like (and even the fact you can feel it) Having to figure that out myself was SO stressfull! I thought I had an odd lump :o Love this video!
Really glad that your conversation about when people want children also covered people who don't want children at all. Having children is not a must and not the life path many chose.
I’m so glad you asked about male contraception! It’s very frustrating how little responsibility men can take for their part in reproduction. Thanks for this episode I learned a lot! I currently have the implant and love it, after years of horrible depressive side effects from the pill. I credit sex educators like you for how much I know about positive and safe sex because school was useless and I was a very shy adolescent. Thanks for your hard work! You’ve made me passionate about having a fulfilling sex life and respecting my body.
Well, besides condoms (which can be problematic too but on the other hand have other protective funtion) - male contraception is even more tricky. There are some advances in area of reversible vasectomy and similar treatments but it is still quite experimental. Any male pills or similar treatments have significantly higher risk of unwanted pregnancy AND significant risk of permanent sterilization not to mention problems with "performance"...
One of the quite promising studies is based around... keeping ball at sufficiently hot temperature.
Of course if one is 100% certain about not having any (or any more) children or can afford long-term sperm storage - normal vasectomy is always a good option, albeit sometimes it supposedly can reverse it self. And in some jurisdictions can be illegal.
Well, there aren't many options, but condoms are always a must. Not just for pregnancy.
One person on Twitter suggested, a couple of years ago, that the best way to prevent abortions would be to have a mandatory vasectomy with each abortion.
I as a male feel like there aren't many options for contraception for me, condoms and vasectomy are the two most stated but one isn't enough and one is too much. Spermicide is another method that works but isn't super effective. I hope we see more options and more effective options that don't limit future choices moving forward.
He was so lovely, i wish i had a gynecologist like him.
I’m on the pill for non birth control reasons. I’ve had really irregular cycles and the pill has completely fixed that and also helped stabilize my mood. Also I have to take other medications daily so remembering one more pill isn’t that hard.
Hearing this from an actual qualified professional confirm everything we’ve been talking about has been super helpful! As someone in the healthcare setting, but not experienced in women’s health left a lot of unknowns, this is a good place to start, thank you!!
Kudos to both of you for effortlessly using gender-neutral/trans-friendly language throughout! Wonderful people like you give us all hope :)
Yes! Your hormone diary's were what inspired me to question my contraception and get the Copper Coil! I even made this UA-cam channel to tell others about my experience. It is so important to have this conversation. Thank you!
After a LOT of research I went on the patch and I used it for two years. Honestly? It was amazing. It was the perfect fit for someone with the brain of a goldfish who wouldn't remember to take the pill every day (the patch is changed once a week for three weeks and you take a break on the fourth, generally matching your period). The only downer of it was that the patch gets a little dirty on the edges after a week but not too much.
I have stopped using it though because my grandmother got diagnosed with breast cancer and that's the second person in my family to be diagnosed. My doctor said it wasn't recommended to continue with a hormonal birth control because they have seen a larger number of hormonal birth control users developing breast cancer (which doesn't mean it causes it but it might make you more vulnerable OR that is easier to diagnose those who use hormonal birth control because they check in with their doctor more often).
I just got on the copper coil after lots of research again (and watching your video about it again!). Very painful for me personally, but very fast to put in and is not making my periods that much worse, luckily. Also, my goldfish brain is thankful I don't need to remember to take it or put it on at all 😂 I gotta check it's all alright in 2 months and then once a year along with my usual check up 😊.
I'm on the pill, but I also use condoms for extra protection. I think your poll is missing that option, but I've voted for the pill.
I get the monthly injection and also use condoms for extra protection
I am on the pill too, and after 2 years of taking them without extra protection still not pregnant🤷🏼♀️ like i don’t get it, i’m using them to avoid condoms and thinking bout another protection aand worry. Really want to know why people do that?
Sometimes extra protection means protection from things other than pregnancy. Or sometimes you may know of or have met someone who fell pregnant while on the pill and you just need that extra measure of security to feel comfortable.
@@annak7502 The pill doesn't protect against STIs
@@annak7502 I just really don't want to get pregnant and the 2% extra protection (or whatever it is) is worth it for me to keep buying condoms. Also it makes it easier for me to have sex since condoms are lubricated and they also make sure you don't have to worry about cleaning up after.
Wonderful video. As a pharmacy student who is fascinated by hormones, reproductive health and birth control, I loved hearing a doctor talking about these things.
I think it’s super useful to talk about contraception when it’s not used for controlling pregnancy. I am a lesbian so have no need for the contraceptive effects of birth control but I have a coil to control my erratic and painful periods and take the combined pill also to control my moderate-severe, painful hormonal acne.
You have the coil and take the pill? I didn’t know that was a thing people did! Did your doctor suggest it?
Hannah Witton It was a nurse practitioner actually. I took the pill for a year but I have a very erratic schedule so really struggled taking it at exactly the same time every day so swapped to the coil (in large part thanks to the hormones diaries video series!). I loved it but the acne I’d had as a teenager returned and when I went to the nurse, she recommended I go back on the pill. I don’t have to be as strict about it now as my coil controls my cycle, the pill is basically there control my hormone levels.
Yes, I agree it's very important!! I'm not sexually active by choice, but I'm on the combined pill to help with my PCOS symptoms. It's been a god-send, honestly. I can look at my pill pack and know exactly when my cycle starts, which is something I've NEVER been able to do even before having PCOS. And it helps with my hormonal acne, my skin hasn't been this clear since ending accutane when I was 13 haha..... I've been on the pill for over a year and a half and have had no side effects thus far, I'm so thankful for it.
Sometimes I feel a bit of shame from people in my life, like "why take the pill if you're not dating?" or "why take THE PILL when there are non-hormonal methods?", and I'm not always willing to divulge the "whys" so I think this is a valuable discussion to have.
Kay Exactly! You wouldn’t expect people to go in depth on why they’re taking any other medication, so the scrutiny over birth control is mad to me. Just because it was created to prevent pregnancy doesn’t mean if can’t be used as regular medication for other conditions.
Haha same! I'm a lesbian and on the pill, and when people find out I'm on it theyre like "I thought you were gay???" Like yeah bitch I'm gay but I also loose half my body weight in blood once every 3 weeks
Loved it.
Wish we could have the uncut version.
Gabriela Hernandez it will probably be a podcast at some point...
I'm so happy I found Fertility Awareness! I had never heard it even mentioned before (other than the cruddy rhythem method) and had no clue it existed.
Now we've been using it for a year and feel so safe and comfortable. And I don't have to dump hormones into my body, which some people benefit from but definitely not for me.
Proof I’ll watch anything my favourite you tubers put out there - found out I was pregnant last night and here I am! Can you tell I need to tell people but obviously don’t want to tell friends and family yet
This is fantastic! I could probably listen to him talk about the nerdy aspects of contraception for hours. I didn't even know 'contraceptive specialist' was a thing.
Proud copper coil user. Got it back 2015 and 5yrs later it's still a great fit for my lifestyle/choices- no fuss, no side effects and basically no maintenance. Obviously, everyone's experiences and needs are unique, but I'll evangelize for the coil until male birth control hits the market.
I’m on the pill with no break to stop my period because it interferes with my life so much I wouldn’t be able to go to university or sustain a job if I continued to have periods. I would faint on the first day of my period (cramps, nausea and the rest would combine forces and wipe me out) and even got a paramedic sent to me after I called 111 because I felt like my body was trying to push my uterus out (fun times). I hate being on the pill I just want to know who I am without the cocktail of hormones in my body, I’ve been on it since I was 16 (for 4 years) but I still have a year of university to complete and I don’t know how I’ll find a job that will understand I need to take at least one day off work every month :(
But I’m going to give a different method a try once I graduate and I honestly can’t wait, I’m gonna find out who I really am woohooooo
Anyway this video was so helpful because I’ll need to decide which alternative method to use
The hormonal coil changed my life! Watching the hormone diaries definitely made me more confident in finding the right contraception and in the conversations I had with my GP. I found it easier to say no when they pushed the pill on me. Easier to ask for the contraception I wanted. Easier to talk about my body. And then easier to get naked in front of a doctor when it came the time to get my coil fitted
Hannah what a fantastic video, full of information and a really great interview so glad you did this interview as a UA-cam video as I am sure it would have also been a great interview for your “Doing It” Pod Cast
If all gynecologists were like him, I would open up more. Just saying.
I'm so happy to be able to understand a bit more about how the copper coil works! I've always been so curious about it as when I heard it was 'toxic' to sperm I always felt like that was somehow likely to be more fallible?
Anyway, what a lovely video. Thanks Hannah!
I'm on the pill and I've noticed for me that it's really useful that I've got an app that sends me a reminder every day at the same time to take it. I'm not the most forgetful person, but this way I know for sure I won't forget it
Thanks for always putting subtitles, Hannah! I am tired after a long day but still want watch/ understand this video and English is not my first language. Subtitles also keep me from reading the comments while listening, which is a bad habit of mine.
13:33 Wha wha what?! 88 % of people who only use condoms will get pregnant in a year?! This is the first time I'm hearing such a number and it's making me weak in my knees. Because I've been doing exactly for the past 5 years.
Thank you, Hannah, for educating us as always. I'll look into the website; didn't think I needed to but now I kinda do.
I think he meant to say that 12% of people who only use condoms will get pregnant in a year, meaning it is 88% effective with typical use! I was confused too and had to google cos omg that's terrifying
I had a heart attack
I've been with my boyfriend for 6 years and I initially was on the pill for the first 4 when I started seeing him (I was 16). The past year I've come off it and started using condoms and I feel much better mentally, and it also puts my mind at ease that my periods are real as opposed to the fake ones you get on the pill. I just felt like my body needed a break as I started taking the pill only a few months after I even started having a period. Condoms definitely don't ruin the moment for us, and it's nice that we can have a laugh and a giggle if anything does ever go a bit wrong when using one.
I think we should stop referring to pulling out as a contraceptive method
But it is a contraceptive method. It might not be the right one for you but that doesn't make it any less of a valid a choice for others.
@@LaraRachel18 it's not a valid method of contraception because of precum which can get a woman pregnant even if the man does pull out
@@lilithsangrouber804 Just because it's not as effective as other methods doesn't make it not valid. Many people use it and it's a good choice for them. There are ways to check for sperm in precum and certain rules you can follow to help avoid precum.
@@lilithsangrouber804 proper use of the pull out method should take into account the precum. when people know this, pom is effective at preventing pregnancy. and the best way to do that is through effective sex education in schools so boys don't use it as an excuse to not use condoms and to make sure couples using it as a method are aware of it. it might be a good method for couples who have personal objections to other methods of contraception!
HE WORKS AT MY SCHOOL OMG HANNAH!! Come to Canada more!!
OMG
Another element to contraception is for trans people/uterus owning folx. Some people in that group don’t want a period at all, however with say the implant, that side effect isn’t guaranteed. Likewise researching how a contraceptive device is fitted can play a role in your choice, as say the setting of the gynaecologist can trigger dysphoria.
Make sure you look into each method and ask questions, because your physical health is intrinsically linked to your mental, and by doing that research you can avoid a lot of stress down the line ❤️
Another question you need to ask is about your medical history, as certain conditions or medications can really limit your options - for example if you have a history of migraines you are at much higher risk of blood clots so you can't take anything containing estrogen. I only found this out after being on a high dose pill for years (for PCOS), but my doctor never asked!
I'm always a little bit skeptical about male gynecologists but he was super well informed and helpful, esp loved how he acknowledged that cis men are kind of lacking in the contraceptive area
I got the implant put in 7/8 months ago and I couldn't be happier. Before that I used to take the pill, but I am very forgetful about my medication, so the implant is perfect because it's in my arm and I don't have to think about it. Furthermore, even if it took like four months of spotting, my periods have stopped now, and that's something that always felt like a burden to me, so it is nice knowing that I won't have any for another 2 and a half years yay (or more, if I decide to get another implant). Oh, and also, another reason for choosing the implant was that it is one of the most effective contraceptions, which was pretty important to me :)
What an amazing chat, such an inspirational women, if you decide to have children my god they are going to be so blessed to have you as their mum! Thank you for all you do best education on sex, relationships everything what a women 💕
I really wish I had all this information when I was 14 years old and started taking the pill. I thought it was the only option and my GP only discussed this option with me. In Montreal, where I live, you rarely consult a OBGYN on your first visit. I think most girls consult a GP about their contraception and maybe later in their 20s will they go see a specialist (because you need a referral from a GP).
Thanks for this Hannah. I had ovarian cancer at 19 and had to come off the pill - ever since my doctors have been so inconsistent with their answers about what contraception is the most safe for me. I'm definitely going to push this more and get the answers!
He made Hannah cookies! So delightfully nerdy and welcoming. 🤓❤️🇨🇦This conversation was a wonderful use of big Bayer sponsor money, lovely job Hannah.
Excited to watch the video but just wanted to say I got my appointment for my coil today after years of being on and off the pill, your hormone diary videos helped me make an informed choice and go into my gynaecologist with the knowledge I needed to discuss everything so thanks!
Didn't realise it was 1/11 on short-term protection that get pregnant, for some reason I thought it would be a lot less likely.
Jeez, I might rethink the pill I'm on now...
i think its because its easy to miss taking a pill on time
This video couldn't have come at a better time! I want to start looking for a secondary contraceptive method other than condoms because I'm a student who definitely does not want to become pregnant right now, but had no idea where to start. Thanks again for another great video Hannah!
I've been on the pill for a bit more than 3 years now but I want to go off it as I'm under the impression that it has affected my mental health in a bad way, I feel like the longer I've taken it the more depressed I got, also I'm experiencing other unwanted side effects. I am thinking about switching to a coil, I will talk to my doctor about it soon!
Thank you for making videos about all things sexual health! 🧡
Did he say 88% get pregnant by using just condoms within a year? Is that right? I thought it was more like an 86% success rate? 13:31
Amazing video, I have been on the bar for just over 2 years and have also had to take the pill for the last 3 months to combat irregular/constant bleeding. I am getting the bar removed at the end of this month and this video and website has given me a better idea of my options. Thank you so much 😊😊
Perfect timing - having an appointment next week, considering what to choose, Thank you, as always, for taking Up these subjects!
I'm waiting for an appt with my sexual health nurse to discuss what contraception I want to change to - so this video came at a perfect time! LOVE Dustin!
Hannah, I've loved your channel a long time. But this video is perhaps the best one I've watched.
I came off the combined pill and went onto the hormone coil as the pill was making my blood pressure ridiculously high!
Since the coil it's come right down. Crazy!
I LOVE that Dr. Costescu made his own genital cookies, that's amazing!
*THIS IS NOT TO SCARE ANYBODY INTO GETTING AN IUD! THIS HAPPENED TO ME BUT MOST LIKELY WON'T HAPPEN TO YOU!*
I had my first IUD fitting about a month ago and it had to be taken out ~30 minutes after insertion due to my body essentially "rejecting it".
It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. I chose to get a local anaesthetic as I tend to be quite sensitive to a lot of things and my pain tolerance isn't the highest. I also had a long train journey ahead of me after the appointment so I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to minimise the pain. I also took 2 paracetamols beforehand.
After the coil was fitted, I started feeling faint and nauseous (which is expected). What followed however, was the most excruciating ~30 minutes of my life. I basically had severe contractions because my uterus just didn't appreciate a foreign object being up there and tried telling me in every.way.possible. to get it the f*ck out. The cramps were so bad I was hyperventilating, I was shaking and sweating like crazy and was close to throwing up many times. The nurses even decided to call the ambulance as the reaction was so severe. They took it out and it took over an hour for me to be well enough to walk out of the GP and go home.
I was told that it might hurt a lot but I was definitely not prepared for that much pain. Like Hannah said, I really think it's important to tell your story even if it's not a very happy one.
I'd also like to add that I have been struggling with life in general especially last month (when I got the IUD) and was under more stress than ever before. I was also alone in an unfamiliar city with no real friends or family to help. Not to mention I was literally moving to another country that same day (yes, that was dumb, I know). I realise now, in hindsight that getting an IUD is not the right choice for me. At least not now. I'm very tempted to try again under different circumstances (perhaps when my life and mental health is a bit more stable).
I hope this gave some of you a bit more insight on IUD's and perhaps makes you feel more prepared. Based on my experience, I would highly suggest getting it done when life is somewhat smooth sailing (i.e. when you're not so stressed) and don't have anything else going on that day. Have someone you love be there with you if possible !! Preferably somebody with a car in case you're experiencing discomfort and just want to crawl into bed as quickly as possible. Have painkillers nearby and just do whatever helps you when you're having a really bad period (which is the best way I can describe what I experienced).
Good luck Ladies!
Have you had children? Doctors say that the IUD is safe for people whom haven't had children, but I know so many people who have had similar experiences to you with their body rejecting it. Plus, not having had children makes insertion a bit more difficult and painful. I had two Mirena IUDs within two years. Both were inserted under general anaesthesia per my doctor's recommendation. Both were great for the first 8 months or so, but then my body rejected it and my doctor explained that I was essentially in early labour with my uterus contracting trying to expel it. I stupidly had the second one inserted because the gynaecologist said it was so rare for this to happen and that the first one musn't have been inserted correctly (despite the fact I had an ultrasound done 6-8 weeks after insertion to confirm positioning), and the same thing happened 8-9 months later! Never again.
This was super interesting! What a cool guy. I have basically given up on all hormonal contraception 🙈 I'm only allowed progestegon-only methods because of my Crohn's. I had the mini pill followed by 2 implants. My periods stopped but then half way through my last implant I got constant bleeding. Once I stopped the contraception completely, I realised it had been causing me the years of physical pain that a bunch of specialist gynaecologists couldn't figure out! I've never heard of anyone else having this but it was awful.
So yeah, have basically given up. Luckily I'm married with one kid and my severe period cramps have eased, so it's not a big deal. But man, I wish some better methods would be invented already.
this is fascinating! you guys could have talked for hours and i probably could have listened to you talk for hours. i learned a lot from this video! i’m especially glad to FINALLY know how/why copper IUDs work...IUDs freak me out so i never looked into it, i always just chalked it up to magic lmao
I went on the pill over a year ago and it worked really well to stop my periods but then messed with my mental health. I then switched the pill I was on and my issues switched too, I now bleed 26/30 days of the month every month and my mental health isn't affected.
I'm having to train my body to stop the bleeding as I cant/refuse the other contraceptives due to fear of needles.
This video really helped me to know that I do in fact have options which is something the doctors didn't do for me.
I was just looking into alternative contraception methods because i stopped taking the pill as it made my mood swing like a b**ch and aggravated my anxiety.
Thank you for the in depth video and the open conversation!
I really want to know more about the different coil options and the pros and cons of each.
Fascinating chat!
Thanks for your use of inclusive language Hannah!
This was so interesting, and those cookies were the perfect touch!
I was inspried by Hannah to try different types, i tried the pop pill for a while but I didnt like taking it everyday and the combined pill made me feel pregnant so I asked my doctor about the patch and they knew of it but had never prescribed it before and I have being using it for the last 4 years and i love it and i wish more people used it and knew of it.
Also ive became more open and actually went with my mum when she got her new coil to see if I would want one in the future.
So I have started to help and inform other so thank you for informing me all these years
loved this video :D
I am on the pill and will stay on the pill as I need it to treat my period-related symptoms, extreme cramping, fever, vomiting etc
I would love to see more video discussions with gynecologists. I still have questions. Lol those cookies were impressive btw
I'm on the hormonal IUS, I chose it because I wanted something I didn't have to think about every day, didn't want a lot of hormones but was ok with some, I'm ok with having periods but this one makes them lighter/less common (which is fine with me!) and because having it twice (3 years at a time - so 6 years total over two different IUS devices) would line up with the second one being removed at about the time my partner and I have discussed starting to try for children.
Hey, Hannah! I wasn't watching the captions the whole video, but I did notice a few times where there are things that are missed in the captions that alter meaning. At different times, the captions said "(inaudible)", but I could make out what was being said.
-At 12:18 Dr. Costescu says "15 years of post-secondary to talk to people about sperm," but "post-secondary" is written as being inaudible
-At 14:20, Dr. Costescu says "cisgender men" but "cisgender" is transcribed as being inaudible
I'm assuming the captioner didn't know these words lol, but I especially wanted to point out that cisgender was missed from that error and that the captions maybe didn't communicate the trans-inclusivity of the conversation (that you and Dr. Costescu used so well). Cheers! Loved this conversation (and all of your videos)!
I just got out of class and seeing your videos always makes me happy, I love educational content!! I hope you’re having a great day Hannah 💖
I was on the pill from age 18 to age 25, just stopped 5 months ago. There's no risk of pregnancy in my relationship (thank GOD) so it was an easy decision. Im not currently on any contraceptives because I worry that the hormones were worsening my depression and acne (so far no change though)
I got an ad for Christianity before this video hmm...
Hmmmmmm
I love the fact that Bayer has made an overview, giving us the chance to see all the options and compare. But it is still only Bayer IUDs... from a business standpoint, ofcourse I get why they only include products they developped, but in a market like this, providing the best solution for everyone should be the priority. Yes, for some it will be Bayer products, for others maybe frameless IUDs (like gynefix for example) but they are not included in this overview, because Bayer does not make them...
About the feeling for strings on an IUD - not everyone can do so, nor does everyone need to. That's a conversation to have with your provider, who can check on it themselves if and when necessary during visits. I'm one of those folks who both physically can't and don't need to. It was never even brought up as ~a thing that happens~ by my doctors before or after placement because it didn't matter for me, so I was confused when it came up during that hormone diaries experimentation with methods. Since hearing from NOT your doctor about something that's being said to be necessary can be profoundly disconcerting and stressful, it's probably also good to point out that that 'rule' doesn't apply to all...but they should ask their provider about it if they're unclear about why they didn't know about it sooner.
this post was helpful thank you!!
Thank you Hannah! Will definitely use this for my Year 10 contraception lessons next week.
Ps. Please let me know when you are ready to take bookings to come into schools, would love to pick your brains!
I LOVED this video. I love all our videos but seeing you both bounce off each other was so cool! I’d love to see more with you and professionals having chats like this. ☺️ I have to change from the depo shot soon which I’m not excited about since it really works for me, I need a super long term contraception since my body can’t carry anymore kids and I really don’t want periods so this could be a tricky change.
This was great! Wish is was longer! Would love a part 2 :)
Learning about nonsurgical vasectomies using a cookie as an example. That's my kind of anatomy lesson!
I have contraception, but it's not used for contraception specifically. My IUD is for period prevention in a way that doesn't involve estrogen, since I'm on testosterone and it would be counterproductive to use E-based methods of period management. The progesterone doesn't interfere with the alternative hormone regulation.
I'm married and still deciding on children or not. Leaning towards not having. I'm on the pill. I think about doing more long term contraception (like IUD), but the pills I'm on are very specific and help with my acne. Past pills either didn't effect, but also didn't help my acne, or made me feel like a crazy person with anger issues. So even though I forget to take the pill a lot, not having painful acne and anger issues is not something I'm willing on giving up, if more long term contraception cannot guarantee.
I was on the pill but was rubbish at remembering to take it so had the implant. Loved it to begin with but after a year i wouldn't have a period for 3 month and then when it came it was a full 3/4 weeks long😕. Was put on the pill alongside the implant to help regulate my period but now that has ended. If the implant isn't for me I want to change contraceptive but can't go back to the pill on its own due to developing IBS and am really stuck on what to go for. Videos like this are so helpful in giving more awareness. Thank you
I’ve got the implant but still use condoms - Before that I was on the pill w/ condoms too!
I’d always recommend a sustainable form of contraception for your piece of mind, implant is wonderful due to how easy it was to fit. But the use of condoms means I’m taking control of my sexual health and minimising risks of STI as well.
I try think of it as condoms being my primary form of contraception, but the implant being a comfortable backup for my own piece of mind.
Thanks for such a well informed video. I have chronic pain problems and while my much older partner has had a vasectomy, I still wanted something to help control my periods and the difficulties I have managing periods (changing tampons etc). I use an IUS device (I'm on my second one) and I am lucky enough not to have periods a fantastic side effect that some of us with uteruses get. The not having periods has really helped, not something that happens with us all, but worth doing some research.
I used to be on mini pills, but my period kinda dissapeared so i switched to the ring and my period returned and was very regular (but also my cramps got more regular) but honestly im happy with using the ring, im pretty sure my skin cleared up as well, but im not that sure if it was connected.
Love your videos🖤 Sooo much nerdy stuff. Planing on going on some form of contraception in the foreseeable future.... Ohhh, boy, there will be a lot of interesting things to deal with
since my hysterectomy "contraception" isn't really a thing for me; the topic has been reduced to "prevention of STI's". with my partners all tested and myself tested regularly too, I don't feel stressed when a condom tears accidentally :D it's nice to have this peace of mind :)
I'm on the patch. For the last year now. It's works great as I work mix of day and night shift, so daily pill no good. But I can remember once a week at around same time to change. Plus gives control for skipping period for holidays ect.
I'm a nurse so I'm close to people when implants or iuds go wrong. They are rare to happen. So mentally seeing it more often than general public puts me off but I know it's a great option. Then again I've seen bad from blood clots which more common in some hormones. Can't win working in medical field and seeing the worst of what can happen
Another thing to consider: do you smoke or have a family history of high blood pressure/heart disease/stroke? Because the combined pill increases risk of heart problems! My doc wouldn't let me go on the combined pill because my blood pressure was high (have now confirmed it was good old white coat hypertension) so I was put on the progesterone pill. That didn't last long because I was bleeding every two weeks! So I chose to go for abstinence instead of the pill until I could get a copper IUD. I chose it because I'm not sure whether or not I ever want kids but I really really don't want them now, I didn't want to have to remember because it's tough to be perfect for years on end, and having a regular period is super important for my own peace of mind. Also, my periods pre-iud were short, light, and relatively painless so having them be slightly worse was absolutely an acceptable trade-off for a decade worth of contraception with almost no room for human error!
Loved the the more deep dive "sciencey" talk. Thank you for being willing to go there/leave some of it in. I'd love to see more of the like here. Does the good Doctor have his own channel or a channel he appears regularly on?
I use the Depo shot and love it, personally
I'm a guy and I would be up to having more male options for contraception on the table.
I HOPE you recorded a podcast with him!
I picked the implant as my first form of hormonal contraception because condoms were giving me so much anxiety that they'd break (or SOMETHING) and I'm in a monogamous relationship so STIs were not the concern. The pill felt out of the question for me as I knew I'd never remember to take it (like forgetting to wear my retainers lol). Honestly the implant has been great but I did have very light bleeding for about 7 months and I felt guilty how many liners I was using because it felt too light for my cup but still enough to be uncomfortable without. Now my cycle is very long with a very short and light period so overall great :) (also my boobs have grown so much rip my old bras)
I've had the same experience, exactly.
I put on weigh with implant :( now i lost some weight since i removed it. It seems progesterone comes first to blame...even though my gynecologist said it's the cause when someone take 2 components contraceptive
This guy is such a sweetie, excellent informative video, thanks Hannah!!
OH MY GOD I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH
This is really useful information. Thank you. 😄
I'd love to know your reaction to sex explained by netflix.
Also why isn't the non hormonal pill available in the UK.. I'd kill for that.
Interesting interview, love your channel. I know you’ll likely not see this comment, but there are a few things I’d love you to address, especially for young women and people who are trying to make informed choices with their bodies.
First, the “planning when you have your period” with the Pill actually isn’t accurate. You’re planning when you have a chemical withdrawal bleed, not an actual ovulatory menstrual period (which is very different in our body’s chemistry/physiology, and can cause issues in the long-term).
Second, I’d love for you to discuss the serious short- and long-term side effects of hormonal birth control a bit more, not to turn people off from using HBCs if they so choose (they can be a great option), but so people can have truly informed consent. For example, some side effects can be: 4-7 increased risk of thrombosis (life-threatening blood clots), 2-3 times increased use of antidepressants while on HBC, decreased libido, clitoral/vulvar shrinkage, inability to orgasm, increased risk of cervical, breast, and liver cancer, multiple nutrient deficiencies, and more (all of this has been documented in the scientific literature).
Lastly, I know this was an ad for Bayer, but I’d love for you to address non-hormonal methods, such as fertility awareness, where you’re tracking cervical fluid, basal body temperature, and cervical position to pinpoint your fertile window (and then abstaining or using barrier methods). It’s a great way to gain body literacy, even if you’re not using it for birth control. (If you're looking for more resources, check out "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler, "The Fifth Vital Sign" by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, and "The Period Repair Manual" by Lara Briden.)
Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into your videos!
Hannah I would Looooooove it if you could bring a Fertility Awareness Method expert on to speak on all the different ways people can chart, the difference of your brain on and off birth control, and debunk daisy and natural cycles .
Hormonal iuds have reservoirs?! Til! I thought the plastic bit was simoly infused with hormones that slowly leeched into the uterine cavity.
After watching Sarah E. Hill's TED talk, I've been toying with the idea of coming off the pill and opting for a non-hormonal method like the copper IUD. I initially went on the pill about 2 years ago to regulate my inconsistent, and sometimes heavy/painful periods. I am very worried about the possibility of the copper IUD making the periods even worse. I honestly don't know what to do, I wish there were more non-hormonal choices.
I have a combined pill. For some reason the first doctor put me on the mini pill which I personally reacted badly too. I went to another doctor and she said she had no idea why he'd decided on that over the combined pill honestly and it's uncommon to do it. I have it mainly because I have terrible periods and would be basically bedridden for 2-3 days, and then to prevent pregnancy later on.
It's so important to recognise all the different benefits as well as risks to every kind of birth control, and I think whilst it's better than it used to be, the education is still patchy and incomplete. It varies so much by school or even class.
2-3 days bedridden seems kind of extreme to me. Do you have endometriosis? Or am I just lucky that it's only half a day for me?
I LOVE this video. You both are such lovely and smart and amazing people
I'm on hormonal pill. I like the sense of control, also no periods, because of NB. (Also heavy flow and bad PMS, but that's in past.) :)
What an amazing video! You're amazing! Keep it up!
Love your work! I would love to see a video on permanent contraception/sterilization. It'd be interesting to hear from doctors and patients!
I use Natural Cycles to support Fertility awareness and condoms when needed. Working well for me so far. Loved this video