Thinking about getting an IUD?

Question

I was thinking about getting an IUD...And I would just like to hear your stories about your expirience with it. Did it hurt getting it? Did it have any effects on you? Overall, how did it compare with your other birth controls that you've tried? Would you recommend it? Please dont tell me to ask my doctor becuase he is a man and has never had it obviously...I just want real stories from women who have had it. Thanks in advance!!!

Answer 1

Yes when they first put it in it hurts. You will have a lot of cramping like when you are on a heavy period. Taking Advil or Motrin before hand helps. After that it's probably one of the easiest birth control methods out of there. You need to be in a monogamous relationship and your partner needs to be monogamous as well because you are more susceptible to infection. I have had mine for 7 years now and have had no problems with it other than the very beginning it fell part way out and they had to replace it. It is also recommended that you have had at least one child before having an IUD put in and realize too that this is a long term solution for birth control. Definitely talk to your doc about it as he will know more about the risk factors and whether or not you should have one put in. Also, it has copper wire wrapped around it which is a natural spermicide and while yes it does prevent a fertilized egg from planting on the uterine wall it is not like it would happen every month every time you had a period. It is like any other birthcontrol and there is a risk of pregnancy.

Answer 2

I had two different kinds of IUDs, and liked the Mirena best. There were no side effects, except a lighter period. It is briefly uncomfortable while they insert it, but not painful. I would recommend an IUD to anyone who has already had children, is married, or has only one partner. If you have PID, it would not be an option for you. This is wonderful because you can not mess it up, and you can not feel it. You never have to think about it, and if you decide you want to get pregnant, you can have it removed and get pregnant the very next time you ovulate. It was the most successful method of contraceptive I have used. This would be a great choice for anyone fitting the criteria! If you have a sexually transmitted disease when they place this device, you are going to have problems. Serious ones. If you have EVER had one, they don't advise using an IUD because you are at risk for PID.Those who don't will not. As a health care provider I can tell you that they prevent fertilization from occurring. They do not cause a fertilized egg not to implant. They work by interfering with fertilization. One way is that they cause the cervical mucus to be inhospitable to the sperm. Most sperm do not make it past the thick cervical mucus that an IUD will naturally cause your body to produce.

Answer 3

Well, as to experience I have none. I am getting an IUD put in this Monday. I am a little nervous about it but I know it is for the best. I did all my research on it. You have to make sure you get a plastic one. It does hurt a little bit when it is put in and in some cases you may have cramps for a few hours after it is put in. But the good thing is that you don't have to worry about it after its put in. You should get a check up every 6 months to make sure it is still in place. That's what I have been told. My friend has had one for about 3 years now and has been great for her. They last up to 5 years and you can get them taken out at any time if you want to try to have a baby. Unlike the Depo shot or the pill, you can get pregnant right away after having the IUD taken out.
I use to be on the pill but just couldn't remember to take that darn thing every day. I have two small children and really don't want another baby right now so I decided the IUD was the best choice.
If you want to email me and ask me how it went on Monday, feel free. [e-mail]
My doctors appointment is at 3pm on Monday.

Answer 4

I had one. The only pain was the night I had it put in. It felt like really bad menstrual cramps. Other than that there was no pain, but I would advise against it. I ended up getting tubal ligation because the IUD caused some wierd things. I stopped having a period 2 months after I had it put in which would have been pretty cool, but I was a ***** ALL of the time, not just during THAT time. second, all of a sudden I developed Dysplacia, which is cervical pre-cancer. I don't know if had anything to do with the IUD, but it wasnt a chance I was willing to take. My friend has one now & is making an appointment to get it removed because her cycles have severely changed too & she has been spotting between periods. If you know you are done, I would suggest tubal ligation. If not, I would see what other options there are. That's just my personal opinion.

Answer 5

I would advice yo to take Ibeprofen before your visit. DONT take asprin as its a blood thinner.

Its prevents pregnancy in less than 1 in 100 women
It used to be commen when the IUD's 1st came out but they have ben perfected over the years

Its rate of coming out is 10 in a 100 (which is most horror stories)

The real way it wrks is UNKNOWN yes scientist dont know how it wrks but that it wrks they speculate that it redirects the sperm and the egg 1st of all. (mira has hormoness o that maintains the lining in your uterus not rich enough for an egg to implant which ALL birth controls do) lastly if all fails the egg really has no where to implant its self bc the IUD is taking up the space. But like I said they Speculate thats how it wrks no one knows for sure thought.

You are morelikely to have a ectopic pregnancy bc the IUD isnt designed to prevent those

Yes it is common to bleed I spotted 3 months straight on it esp after sex. But not a heavy flow a heavy flow means your body is trying to get rid of the IUD and its hould be removed asap.

Its not that the IUD can cause more infections its that IF you do get an infection its harder to treat being that the device is in there.

Its recommended a women who has already had children get it because you may become sterile during the process of removing the IUD. The DR yankes it out and there is a possibility that during it getting yanked out that it may tear a bit in your uterus. and not only that BUT a woman who has a child ha a slightly larger uterus than a woman who has never conceived a child therefore has a greater chance of expelling it.

Your partner MIGHT feel the strings when you 1st get it inserted until your own vaginal secretions and semen soften up the strings a bit. OR you can tuck it around your cerix so he wont feel the strings.

Overal I highy recommend it. I cant use hormones in my system. The depo caused me panic attacks and loss of hair not to meantion the weight gained I BLED for 9 months straight and not spotting but a heavy flow. The patch made me to moody and made me have heavier blood flow as well. The pill I loved but 1 oops and I became pregnant. so the IUD has been the best thing I love it and HIGHLY recomend it

Answer 6

My sister has had one and she says that it is the best thing that ever happened to her (besides her children). She told me that it did hurt for the next day or two but other then that she really has had no side effect or anything from it. My sister got pregnant twice while she was on the pill so I would recommend it. She has had the IUD for three years now! I would most definatly recommend it! I am getting one put it next week hopefully!

Answer 7

Had it, liked it. Little pain upon insertion. I was on the pill and it gave me a moustach. The IUD was a better solution for me.

Answer 8

The IUD is old school they have great methods of birth control these days. IUD's can cause infections that can leave you sterile. If you do not want to talk to your male Dr. which you would need to to get it any how I suggest you visit Planned Parenthood. They will be able to tell you about all the different choices as well as having female Dr. Don't give up better safe than sorry

Answer 9

I had it for 4 years and got pregant with it slight complications with the pregancy but everthing turned out okay.no pain with it though

Answer 10

My wife had like IUD in her for the last 8 years and she says itz good but sum time feel pain during intercourse but itz been ok so far!