Does anyone have an IUD or contraceptive implant?

Question

And would you recommend them? Any bad experiences?

I'm confused!! Some of you say the IUD makes periods worse, some say better. Is there different types or something?

Answer 1

I had the IUD for 5 years and found it great. Was a bit uncomfortable putting it in, but apart from that it was great.
I thought I might be freaked out by there being something in there (as you can feel the strings - and you have to check them regularly), but it was fine.
Didnt make my periods heavier (in fact made them lighter)

Answer 2

I have had my IUD for the last three and a half years and love it. I don't have the cramping others seem to experience. And my periods are only a couple of days every other month or so. They are so light i just use a pantie liner because i don't need a tampon. So I would say go for it! I like that there is no chemicals.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I recommend the Copper IUD. I'm 19 and first went on the contraceptive injection i was on that for two years but with that the stuff in it made me so depressed that i try'd killing my self, I then try'd the contraceptive implant and i was on that for one week before it start making me depressed again with-in two days i was back to being depressed and bad mood swings. I'm now on the Copper IUD and i have to say its the best thing i ever went on yeah you get cramps like any old period but this don't do weight gain your moods are normal.. Copper IUD don't have no hormones in it i recommend it i really do.. Best thing i ever did!!!

Answer 4

Paraguard will make your period worse for the 1st year and then it will begin to deminish!

Mirena will lessen your period

If your in a commited serious relaionship I say go for it. Bc if you do have an infection it becomes harder to treat with the IUD in place. The chances of pregnancy are that of a woman with her tubes tied. Yes back in the 80's and early 90's alot of women did become pregnant on it but they have now perfected it. Its recomended you have atleast 1 child bc your uterus is larger after having a child and the risk of expulsion are smaller.

Answer 5

i first had a IUD for about 6-7 years.. i was ok with it other than i ad a alot more crampng and my period went from being 2 days and lite to a week and heavy.. i had the copper one..it lasts 10 years..

i got it again after i had my daughter in 2005... by may 2006 i was having it removed it was very comfortable.. i hated how bad i cramped and everyting..

i dont see how i kept the first one in so long..

their is a risk of it coming dislogged and ripping you utues(SP) and i first hubby couldnt feel the string.. but my 2nd hubby could feel it during sex..

my advice would be to try the nuva ring they have out now... that is what i plan on going on after we get done trying for our next child..

Answer 6

i have had an IUD for 2 years, the doctor said it would help with my periods because i have very long very bad periods. it didnt hurt when it was put in, it was just a bit uncomfortable laying there with your legs wide open and your bum in the air lol. but its worked very well for me, my periods are now 3 days long instead of 7 and alot lighter.

Answer 7

Hi

I asked my doc about the implant and I'm now on the three month trial with the pill version to see how I get on.

So far I hate it. Heavier period and depression-like PMT, awful, especially with a newborn to cope with. I'm also not liking the on/off bleeding.

At the end of the three months I'm asking for the combined pill again.

Everyone's different symptons wise but if you don't like the thought of random bleeding then it's not for you.

Perhaps ask your GP for the same trial I'm on. The pill is called Cerazette and I'm in the UK.

Answer 8

I had the C7 for over 10 years, and conceived immediately after having it removed. I then had another C7 for 5 more years. I could not take birth control pills so this was a very effective - but uncomfortable - form for me. Cramping, spotting etc. but better than constant worry. You would think there would be more options.

Answer 9

With all the advice and first hand experiences described here - you'd think they'd develop a pill (or a coil) for men - wouldn't you!?
But then I wonder how many men would go to the lengths we do, or put up with the things we do to prevent pregnancy if they got pregnant instead or as well as us!?

Answer 10

well theres many for and against, depending on your religious beliefs, a coil is a good back up to other birth control - such as condoms as using the coil wont keep you hiv/aids/vd free - jsut preganat free! Also the coil gets rid of up to 9 days feotal tissue if implantation is sucessful - with a coil. MY mother had seriously heavy periods for years and agony woth the coil, my friend had them and kept on going back to the gynacologist as the string had got lost, I knwo one woman who was lying on her couch in tears and screaming agony for 2 days after shed had the coild fitted, my mother was the same, its agony going it, your supposed to have had a baby to of had the coil, somthing to do with the size of your womb-talk to your local family planning clinic for excat details and correct information. As for the contraceptive implant, I heard in america there are thousands of cases against the implant makers or NORPLANT - as it drove women literally crackers and make them depressed and ill, plus fatigued, - personally id get my bloke to use condoms and use the pill as back up - or just use condoms and go to the family planning clinic for the morning after pill -your choice