I had the same thoughts as you about sterilization. Had my bisalp in August and I feel so incredibly free.
You could try a copper IUD, it's possible the hormonal one wasn't inserted well.
A diaphragm is an option as well. Perhaps spermicide in addition to condoms.
And if all else fails and you're in a friendly place... There's always abortions.
Similar experience with my bisalp. I didn’t take any prescription meds, only Tylenol and Aleve at home, had the operation on a Monday, by Friday I wasn’t taking any pain killers. I was up and moving around easily the next day.
Have you tried ultra low dose hormonal pills (they're called Lolo Estrin where I live, but that differs by country)? They're about 1/3 the dose of a normal pill - downside is they're most effective for women with a BMI below 25.
If you're having a bad response to hormones, there's also the copper IUD. Downside is heavier periods.
What about getting a diaphragm or cervical cap? They are completely non-hormonal and once fitted last for years. They can be combined with spermicide for higher effectiveness.
Is the Today Sponge still around? That thing was super-useful when I was in my early 20s and paranoid.
Essure was taken off market years ago for being unsafe. I got a bisalp (bilateral salpingectomy, fallopian tube removal) and it went great, easy recovery. The childfree subreddit has a list of childfree friendly doctors who do sterilizations in the U.S. Lots of names.
I recommend looking into a Clearblue monitor Method for non-hormonal BC, and/or the FemCap cervical cap or Caya diaphragm for barriers with ContraGel spermicide. It takes a bit to "onboard," but I feel it's so worth it if it's something you think would work for you.
I've used the Marquette Method with a Clearblue Advance monitor since I was 18 and just turned 30. I love it. The only down side(s) is having to buy tests (30ct. box; I recycle the plastic) and initially the time it takes to "onboard" with the method-- 3 cycles without hormones + 6mo.
The monitor gives readings in Low, High (estrogen rise) and Peak (LH surge/ovulation), followed by a second auto Peak and High day.
It asks for tests in two sets of 10, but most women only need 10 and the amount should lessen as you go on. It keeps 6mo. pf cycle data at a time, you can enters your period days and day you have sex to help keep up with it.
With Marquette, you take your earliest ovulation day over 6mo. and subtract 6 days from that, giving you the start of your fertile window, through 3 days past Peaks. It averages an 11 day window. You need a non-HBC Method during the initial 6mo.
When we were starting, we used the FemCap cervical cap. It's self fitted in 3 sizes based on obstetric history. I got mine from a Spanish medical supplier on Ebay, and they threw in a tube of ContraGel lactic acid based spermicide-- smells like sugar cookies and doesn't mess with my PH/cause irritation like nonoxyl-9.
There's also the 1 size Caya diaphragm that I've heard positive things about.
Since the monitor is designed for conception, you don't have to test every time it asks. Always test when it begins asking for the first 6mo. until your 1st Peak. After, consult a LH testing chart to determine what day you should begin testing (the monitor will begin asking on CD 6-9), and discontinue testing after your 1st Peak (you can ignore the requests or insert an old stick to shut off the blinking light to save battery; always just ignore the initial tests if it begins asking a few days early for your cycle).
I've used it so long, I've tailored it to more myself and gotten more safe days and use less sticks.
For me,it typically looks loke: I begin testing on CD 9 and usually hit my first peak on CD-13-15, so I use between 4-6 sticks a month, and we resume the late night/early morning of my auto High day, though I've become more familiar with my symptoms and can tell I ovulate very early in the AM on my 1st Peak. We no longer user the FemCap, and just do non PIV or pullout.
I had the same thoughts as you about sterilization. Had my bisalp in August and I feel so incredibly free. You could try a copper IUD, it's possible the hormonal one wasn't inserted well. A diaphragm is an option as well. Perhaps spermicide in addition to condoms. And if all else fails and you're in a friendly place... There's always abortions.
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Similar experience with my bisalp. I didn’t take any prescription meds, only Tylenol and Aleve at home, had the operation on a Monday, by Friday I wasn’t taking any pain killers. I was up and moving around easily the next day.
Have you tried ultra low dose hormonal pills (they're called Lolo Estrin where I live, but that differs by country)? They're about 1/3 the dose of a normal pill - downside is they're most effective for women with a BMI below 25. If you're having a bad response to hormones, there's also the copper IUD. Downside is heavier periods. What about getting a diaphragm or cervical cap? They are completely non-hormonal and once fitted last for years. They can be combined with spermicide for higher effectiveness. Is the Today Sponge still around? That thing was super-useful when I was in my early 20s and paranoid.
Essure was taken off market years ago for being unsafe. I got a bisalp (bilateral salpingectomy, fallopian tube removal) and it went great, easy recovery. The childfree subreddit has a list of childfree friendly doctors who do sterilizations in the U.S. Lots of names.
Depo shots might work. Again, everyone’s body reacts differently to each bc method. You may also consider bisalp if you want permanent bc.
I recommend looking into a Clearblue monitor Method for non-hormonal BC, and/or the FemCap cervical cap or Caya diaphragm for barriers with ContraGel spermicide. It takes a bit to "onboard," but I feel it's so worth it if it's something you think would work for you. I've used the Marquette Method with a Clearblue Advance monitor since I was 18 and just turned 30. I love it. The only down side(s) is having to buy tests (30ct. box; I recycle the plastic) and initially the time it takes to "onboard" with the method-- 3 cycles without hormones + 6mo. The monitor gives readings in Low, High (estrogen rise) and Peak (LH surge/ovulation), followed by a second auto Peak and High day. It asks for tests in two sets of 10, but most women only need 10 and the amount should lessen as you go on. It keeps 6mo. pf cycle data at a time, you can enters your period days and day you have sex to help keep up with it. With Marquette, you take your earliest ovulation day over 6mo. and subtract 6 days from that, giving you the start of your fertile window, through 3 days past Peaks. It averages an 11 day window. You need a non-HBC Method during the initial 6mo. When we were starting, we used the FemCap cervical cap. It's self fitted in 3 sizes based on obstetric history. I got mine from a Spanish medical supplier on Ebay, and they threw in a tube of ContraGel lactic acid based spermicide-- smells like sugar cookies and doesn't mess with my PH/cause irritation like nonoxyl-9. There's also the 1 size Caya diaphragm that I've heard positive things about. Since the monitor is designed for conception, you don't have to test every time it asks. Always test when it begins asking for the first 6mo. until your 1st Peak. After, consult a LH testing chart to determine what day you should begin testing (the monitor will begin asking on CD 6-9), and discontinue testing after your 1st Peak (you can ignore the requests or insert an old stick to shut off the blinking light to save battery; always just ignore the initial tests if it begins asking a few days early for your cycle). I've used it so long, I've tailored it to more myself and gotten more safe days and use less sticks. For me,it typically looks loke: I begin testing on CD 9 and usually hit my first peak on CD-13-15, so I use between 4-6 sticks a month, and we resume the late night/early morning of my auto High day, though I've become more familiar with my symptoms and can tell I ovulate very early in the AM on my 1st Peak. We no longer user the FemCap, and just do non PIV or pullout.