Am thinking about getting one, so tired of taking a pill every day and bf says the idea of me getting shots regularly freaks him out. Any thoughts? Pros/cons? Experiences good or bad???
2006-07-20 13:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by Unbridled 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
take a look at the website for mirena. There is no single explanation of how an IUD works to prevent pregnancy. they think they may:
Keep sperm from reaching and fertilizing eggs
Thin the lining of your uterus
Stop your ovaries from releasing eggs
It is believed that all 3 of these actions may work together to prevent pregnancy. it's awesome! i have had an iud for 4 years. it's great for monogomous women (as there is no std protection). as a side effect i dont get any periods, and i love that! i havent ever been pregnant either, so dont let a doctor its only for women who have had children. usually they try to insert it during your period because your cervix is a little open, but they can insert it even if you dont have your period. then, theyll check placement with a pelvic ultrasound a month later to make sure its still in place. theyll show you how to check for the strings so youll know if its still in there. i told my md to cut the strings at the cervix, because i didnt want to be checking for strings, but my ob-gyn is cool. good luck to you!
2006-07-20 13:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by angrn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An IUD is an intra-uterine device, which is implanted inside the uterus and historically releases either chemicals or copper to prevent pregnancy. I'm not sure about 'shots' with an IUD. It's a personal choice, as with all birth control. There are risks associated with all forms of birth control, talk to your ob/gyn to go over the usual problems.
2006-07-20 20:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by biosafety_level_4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was the same way and I got one. My OB/GYN was all "very slim chance of side effects...blah blah blah." The next six months were the worst of my life. I got an infection, which had to be treated with antibiotics for three months which cause all sorts of other nasty problems for me. It is up to you, but I didn't like it. The brief time it was in it made me cramp like death and bleed constantly. It wasn't worth it for me.
2006-07-20 20:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by reesecup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people believe IUD's allow conception and cause a spontanious abortion! You really need to be discussing this with an OBGYN!
2006-07-20 20:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your best birth control is abstaining from sex until you get married. All the others, they are not 100% effective. Hope this helps!
2006-07-20 20:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by ~~Catbird Woman~~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are the only one who can make this choice.sorry
if no help
2006-07-20 20:56:29 · answer #6 · answered by amanda 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go for it
2006-07-20 20:50:54 · answer #7 · answered by reddishlady29 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋