My husband and I looking for a safe non hormonal birth control method and considering the IUD.
2006-10-31 05:19:18 · 9 answers · asked by nell 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have the Paragard IUD (without hormones). I got it about 2 months ago. The insertion was a bit uncomfortable-pinching and a little cramping. My first period with it was pretty heavy the first 2 or 3 days and then it dwindled. I did not have much extra cramping like it could cause. I have had some on and off brownish discharge in between. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons. I can deal with a heavier period and a little spotting for a few months while my body adjusts. I believe it will be better in a few months and could even lessen my period symptoms. I love the fact that I don't have to worry about birth control. Everyone has a different experience with it. I have heard that some women think it is a nightmare, but I am no complaining. You can always have it removed if you end up not liking it. Good luck in your decision.
2006-10-31 08:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by j1a2il 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While advice from others is useful, research is your best friend. You will find that diet, medication, etc. can and will alter your fertility. What will you do if the IUD fails? What is your husband willing to do to prevent pregnancy or do you assume all the risks & take all the measures? I'm not trying to discourage you but every method has a failure rate. I went from the pill to an IUD because of health concerns. Guess what? My son just turned 20.
2006-10-31 13:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Momma Said So 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a IUD called mirena for a year when I first got it put in I had terrible cramps for a week but then the cramps stopped an I started getting headaches I also had a low sex drive and finally decided to have it removed.That is just my experience with an iud you could be different
2006-10-31 14:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by candiland 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are safe, and if you can tolerate them, they work well. The insertion can be painful. Your periods might be heavier (more-so with the copper IUD vs. the hormonal one). They can be left in place for many years. Your doctor will just check on it visually, during your annual exam. Mine worked well for three years (was supposed to be for 10), then had to be removed because it had shifted and was no longer in place. Removing it does not hurt as much as insertion! Good luck.
2006-10-31 13:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by Tiss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worked great for me for 20 years.
When I decided I wanted to have children...back to the doctor to have it removed and within a month pregnant each time.
After delivery I would just get another one. Never had a problem.
2006-10-31 14:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by whymewhynow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had one but my sister did. She only had in it in for about a 2 weeks considering that it gave her horrendous cramping.
You should maybe suggest to your husband about having a vasectomy. Its non hormonal and is much easier for him to have it done than you.
Good luck and thanks for the points
2006-10-31 13:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by Buttercup=sweetness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got a pelvic abcess from it
had to have it removed and surgery to put a drain in to remove the pus
3 weeks in hospital with multiple antibiotics iv-
not fun and very painful
2006-10-31 13:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked great for me and when I decided to get pregnant, i had no problems.
2006-10-31 13:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a really bad pelvic infection because of it.No it's not a good one!!
2006-10-31 13:48:33 · answer #9 · answered by Shortcake r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋