I need Information about the IUD Birth control method ,has anyone expirenced it and what was it like?

Answer 1

I have really bad emdometriosis, so I have to use some kind of hormonal birth control - and after doing research, I thought that the Mirena IUD sounded ideal. I have taken pills and used the Nuva Ring, and I can honestly say that the IUD is the best thing ever. I have several who had an IUD, but I am the only one who has never had kids, so I was really nervous. And sure enough, it hurt when the doctor put it in (the thing about having kids/not having kids is that once you give birth, your cervix stays slightly dialated forever. Mine, obviously, isn't, and the have to dialate the cervix to insert the IUD into the uterus. That's the part that hurt - it felt like he was just jabbing the hell out of me!) But the whole thing took less than 10 minutes, and I was slightly nauseous for about 30 minutes and had some slight cramping for a couple of days, but I've had it for more than a year and a half now and I wouldn't trade it for anything. And as an added bonus, I don't have a period at al. As far as cost, if your insurance covers any of it, it shouldn't be that bad. It's a one time cost - my insurance covered all but $100 of mine, and for 5 years of birth control and no worries, ($20 a year, really!), it can't be beaten. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!!

Answer 2

Haven't had an IUD put in but I do use the Nuva Ring. It is a soft flexible ring that you insert like a tampon once a month. You do not know it is there and neither does your partner. It has an extremely low dose of hormones and my periods have only been 2-3 days since I have started using this. Also got rid of most of my cramps. It costs the same as the Pill so it is alot cheaper than an IUD. I love it and would never use another BC method ever again. I highly reccomend it...Good luck. :)

Answer 3

my friend had one for a few years. It has to be put in by your doctor while you are in the middle of your period (same thing when you want it removed.) That's a pretty big drawback. But it is a form of birthcontrol that you don't need to worry about once it's in. It does need to be replaced every few years. It is placed in your uterus, it prevents fertilized eggs from implanting. It is a very old form of birth contol.

Answer 4

i had my IUD put in, in August. I love it. i have not had a period since Sept. and i have had not weight gain. It is Mirena.

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