u/ticklemeemox

In 2025 I had an MA - worst experience of my life medically.

In April 2026 I had an SA (my story is posted here). The actual SA was hard but manageable but the hormonal effect on my MH was profound.

They fitted a copper coil at the same time but it expelled itself a few months ago. I am on the waiting list for NHS sterilisation as over the past 15+ years I’ve tried all of the available contraceptives & the hormones make me very mentally unwell to the point of serious crisis. I have no kids and never want any.

I am now convinced I am pregnant again.

Day 1 last period was 15/09

Sex was 28/09 - condom failed but he swore he didn’t finish

Today I have taken x2 early clear blues. I know this is early and the actual first date of testing should be 08/10 but I am very anxious so tested anyway.

They were both negative initially but when I looked at them again after 15/20 minutes they both have faint positives. I know results are only reliable within the specific time window but it’s definitely not evaporation lines as they are both blue not grey etc.

I will keep retesting.

I’ve already self referred to my local NHS who said I am 3 weeks ish and they can’t do anything at all (MA or SA) until I have a scan and scan can only be done from 6 weeks.

The scan has been booked for exactly 6 weeks and I advised I am refusing MA due to past experience and having previously had a gastric sleeve (I end up very ill). The nurse explained surgery is every Wednesday so would either be the day after my scan or the week after. I will be requesting GA again but will probably have to try local so I can drive myself home after :(

I know I could get pills in the post and do it sooner but I can’t express how awful my MA experience was and I was physically ill for a long time after.

I am extremely embarrassed and ashamed that I am in this situation again. I am so lucky that the NHS is available to me and I don’t have to worry about finance. However, I will be going through the process totally alone as I don’t have any friends or family apart from my Dad (I don’t want to tell him I’m in this situation again).

I’m not sure what I’m looking for really, maybe reassurance?

So I’ve been asking for sterilisation since I was about 18, I’m now 32 & a few months ago my GP finally agreed to refer me after having to have 2 terminations in 1.5 years.

(I have tried all the BC available & I don’t tolerate any of it due to my mental health/it makes me want permanently check out and copper coil was a complete nightmare)

When I went for my last termination the gynaecologist at the hospital said he would sterilise me no problem and to ask the GP and they would do it. He said that you used to be able to self refer straight to the hospital but they stopped that due to high none attendance rates

my GP was actually very supportive and advised they could possibly do the sterilisation at the same time as an endo investigation that I need

Today I’ve found out my referral to the hospital has been rejected. They are refusing to do it and won’t state why (maybe they will provide my GP with a reason but haven’t to me) I’m assuming because I don’t have kids.

I can’t afford to go private and my last relationship ended badly as I’m now too scared to have sex.

Now what? I’m absolutely distraught 😢

I’m looking for recommendations for my first vape please

I’d like something:

- mini/portable
- £150 or less
- suitable for someone that has 0.5G max a day

I was going to get a pax mini but I’ve seen so many conflicting opinions (mainly Americans)

Thank you ☺️

I had a SA under GA on 22/04 - I was 8/9 weeks. There were no complications. I did have a copper IUD fitted at the same time but this has since expelled itself and i will not be getting it replaced

I started my period almost exactly at 5 weeks. The period itself lasted 5 days, was more clotty (very small) than usual and the cramps felt different but otherwise uneventful.

However, I still don’t feel ‘right’ physically and emotionally. I do suffer PMDD and very sensitive to hormones in general

To be clear, I’m not sad about the abortion and not guilt or anything like that. But I’m suffering anxiety, headaches, crying, bloating, constipation, joint pain, mild dizziness/motion sickness that comes and goes. Basically all of my usual PMDD symptoms but erratically all over the place ?

I did have a period of about 6/7 days where I felt okay. This was around ovulation time.

I guess what I’m wondering is how long did it take everyone’s body/mind/hormones to go fully back to normal?

I am booked to see a GP next week but to be honest they’re not exactly helpful with anything related to women or hormones

Hi guys,m

I've read previous posts in the group about this but none quite fit my situation.

I'm in the UK and attitudes are slowly changing but most of the mainstream medical professionals will still completely dismiss anything to do with weed as it's a 'drug'. My provider does not know about the smoke and I will not be telling them. I am completely sober otherwise and take no other medication apart from esomeprazole for reflux.

I'm newly diagnosed and will be starting med titration in shortly

I am also a daily smoker, however, I only smoke 1 at night (0.5g of low quality shake). It is the only thing i have ever found that allows me to sleep and stops my nightmares - I've tried all the anti depressants etc available and nothing works for me. I don't enjoy being reliant on it, it limits my holiday choices etc but it is literally the only way i can sleep, its not recreational for me.

If its relevant, in my youth i tried all sorts of drugs and mixing stimulants and weed was never a problem, it was my go to fix to bring me down after a binge (i haven't done anything recreationally in years, again, I'm 'cali sober').

I'm now being told that i need to stop completely if i want to try stims.

It's very strange as in some places like the US you can be prescribed both at the same time. In other states, you're not allowed stims without passing a full drug screen. You can also be prescribed weed here for ADHD here, but only if 2 other medications haven't worked (as far as i'm aware).

-I'm told there is an increased risk on your heart as both stims and weed increase your HR (i have no preexisting issues with my heart, in fact my BP is low).

- i'm told weed interferes with the efficacy of the stims. Would this still be the case if i'm only having a small amount before bed?

- the usual about risked risk of psychosis etc

I'd be very interested to hear peoples personal experiences - not just from the usual weed is amazing and fixes everything crowd please.

I’m one week PO surgical abortion (8 weeks) under GA with IUD fitting

I have of course been slightly anxious and sad throughout the pregnancy and procedure

Day 5 my mental health and severely declined. I’ve always suffered with anxiety depression but I have never been this anxious in my entire life.

Now I’m crying uncontrollably, shivering, palpitations, etc

I’m struggling to regulate my temperature

There’s nothing physically wrong: bp fine, blood sugar fine, ecg fine, no bleeding, no fever, no pain

GP has given propanolol for the palpitations and it’s helped but everything else still bad

I’m not able to work or leave the house

I do not regret my decision and I don’t feel guilty.

I have PMDD and I understand hormones are wild but why all of a sudden on day 5?

My mum had severe PPD, PPA & PPP

What is happening? How long does this last?

I’m day 6 PO SA - I was around 8 weeks

I had a copper coil fitted at the same time

I’ve had a rough time with the pain but it has settled as time has gone on.

Today has been the best day with the pain, I managed all day with no pain relief. However, it got to around 7pm and the dull ache cramps started again with day 1 period intensity

I’ve gone to the toilet and realised I have passed a lump of tissue. It is pale greyish and bloody. About the size of a 10p and firm - it can be pulled apart but has the consistency of hard jelly / chewing gum.

Whenever I’ve had a pain spike it has been related to my bowels.

Hardly any bleeding, no fever, no smell, no other red flag symptoms

It has made me feel really funny. Possible vasovagal response?

I have a photo but obviously didn’t want to post publicly

Should I be worried?

I'm writing this post for accountability - i always say I'm going to cut down/quit but it never happens.

At the moment, i am having between 650 & 1000mg of caffeine every single day (average about 800mg) and this had been the case for at least 3 years. Prior to that is was about 300mg daily for 10+ years.

I have always had mental anxiety but in recent years the physical anxiety has taken over my life to such a degree that most days i am unable to leave the house. On top of that i have severe GERD and digestive issues that is only being exacerbated.

Today I have had only 450mg.

Tomorrow is day 1 of cutting down - i believe it will be dangerous for me to stop cold turkey.

Tomorrow I will be having 200mg pre workout shot and one small redbull. I will maintain this for at least a week and reevaluate.

I am completely sober and have realised i quit all my other addictions and replaced it with caffeine. I'm sure ADHD is playing a part too - constantly tired and bored.

I take propanolol daily and still feel like i'm about to combust or have a heart attack 90% of the time.

The goal: completely caffeine free within around a month and maintenance for life.