I've never had kids and had a Mirena IUD installed yesterday. It was painful, but I'm feeling better today. I'm now paranoid about having sex w/ my husband and freaking out that this thing is inside of me. Are there any others that have never had kids and got an IUD out there?
2006-12-01 23:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by Justcurious 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thanks for all of your answers! I've never been pregnant that I'm aware of and the doctor let me decide on what I wanted to do. I chose the IUD since I thought it would be easier and cheaper for the long haul and I too thought you couldn't get it w/out already having kids. After having the IUD, I couldn't imagine what it would be like to be pregnant if I'm feeling creepy about a piece of plastic being in there! My husband and I gave it a shot this evening and I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have pain, etc. We were making jokes about what crazy things could happen. I'm feeling better about it now.
2006-12-03 12:48:53 · update #1
I have had mirena "installed" 2 years ago. I DO have kids, but I know what you are feeling. When this IUD is first installed, your body needs to recognise it. Its a foreign thing inserted into your uterus and your body may be experiencing pains that are like mild contractions.... this is normal.
I was PARANOID and you would think after having kids 'n' all it would seem easier, but I had probs too.
If you have an understanding hubby, ask him to try and relax you a bit. The first few times we had sex< all i did was wonder if he could feel it, try and concentrate on what I was feeling etc.
You can be intimate at any time from now on. The barriers are in your mind.
My advice..... relax.
GOOD LUCK!!!!! :)
2006-12-01 23:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its very rare for a DR to insert an IUD on a Nulli woman BUT they do for medical reasons and also if the woman is aware that there is a high possibility of perforation and possible sterilization. (since a Nulli woman is more likely to have a smaller uterus than a woman who has had at least 1 child.
Personally I had gone 3 months with out intercourse since Intercourse provoked my pre-term labor at 33wks and I had my IUD inserted at 4 weeks post partum I went home and had sex that same day. To make sure your hubby doesn't feel the strings tuck the strings around your cervix. With time they will soften a bit and he wont notice them anymore but he might notice them at 1st but it takes some getting used to
2006-12-03 00:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Mom2two Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have mirena, and i also have a daughter. I have been on mirena for about two years now and i love it. if you are feeling better then the pain is over welcome to freedom. Mirena has been wonderful for me although at first i still used a second form of protection just because i was very nervous about getting pregnant. but now mirena is all that i use. and for a year now so far so good.
2006-12-02 12:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by mommy 2k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the Mirena too. I have kids but was still real paranoid about having it. I was constantly checking the strings to make sure it was still there and in place. I stopped being paranoid at my one month check when my Dr assured me everything was fine.
I love it. Don't give up on it too soon!!
2006-12-02 10:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by JS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i felt ok as soon as the bleeding stopped. if it weren't for the bleeding i would have had sex immediately. i'm shocked your doctor thought it was a good idea to get it done since you've never had kids though. generally they don't recommend you get one if you haven't had kids.
2006-12-02 07:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by butter_cream1981 4 · 2⤊ 5⤋