Im terrified about the IUD possible mental side effects, is it really worth it to worry about it?

Question

I think it would be great to have a contraceptive that will stay inside of me for a long period of time. Yet I dont think is worth it to end up irritable and depressed.
Is it really that common to have those side effects? Or I shouldnt even worry too much?

Answer 1

I don't think depression is an extremely common side effect of the IUD, more like something they probably had to put on the warning label for those few people that experienced it. I've had my IUD going on 4 years, and the only issue I've had is that sometimes I can feel it when my husband and I are making love. Other than that, I haven't noticed any unusual bouts of depression or moodiness that wouldn't normally be there.

Just a little info on the IUD, they make two kinds, one which is a five-year and one that lasts ten. The five-year uses hormones, the ten does not. If you are really concerned, you might ask your doctor if the ten year might be a better choice for you, since it is hormone-free. You can always get it removed if you decide during that time that you want to be fertile again. I had to have the ten year because my Mom is a breast cancer survivor, so putting hormones in me might have put me at a greater risk. Good luck and hope this info helps!

Answer 2

The side affects are so few that need not worry about them. I had an IUD once and it was a great experience for me. I didn't have to worry about taking pills everyday, my periods were shorter with the IUD and it stayed put. I didn't have any mental side affects...no depression or nothing. Talk to your Dr. about Mirena IUD. That's the one I had, and it had no mental side affects on me!


As for what Joe C is talking about...an IUD doesn't induce an abortion! He's all the way in left field with this one...

Answer 3

I have the Mirena IUD and the only side effect I have is spotting every now and then. I suffered from really bad PMS before I got it. Now no more PMS or painful heavy periods.

I think you will be pleased getting an IUD. Be sure to discuss these fears with your DR.

Answer 4

I've had a mirena iud for four years now and have seen no mental side effects. The only thing it caused was my periods have become almost non existent, which I don't mind at all. Before it I had horrible periods with terrible cramps. I love mine!!

Answer 5

Okay the first post was definately pro-life. The IUD is different for everyone with mental side effects I guess. I have the Mirena IUD which is the hormonal one as to the copper IUD. For me the level of hormones in the IUD does effect my depression a bit when I first recieved the IUD; however, after my body got use to the IUD which takes anywhere between 3 months to a full year for your body to get use to it, my depression was leveled off.

Another thing to keep in mind is that if you have not have children and in a long-term relationship then the IUD might be good, as well as if you have children and are looking for a long-term birth control. But if you have not have children and get the IUD it will definately be painful experience. I know when I had it they almost had to stop because it was horribly painful I was crying my eyes out, but I put up with it because I really wanted it. They stated that most women who cannot withstand the pain don't end up having the IUD in.
Some websites that may help you make a good decision for yourself that you might want to look @:

Mirena the 5 year hormone one:

http://www.mirena-us.com/isitright.html?C=&c=

http://www.mirena-us.com/howget.html?C=&c=

http://www.mirena-us.com/whatexpect.html?C=&c=

http://www.mirena-us.com/pdf/Mirena_FAQs.pdf

Copper IUD the 10 year hormone one

http://www.paragard.com/paragard/custom.php?refer=ParaGard:%20QA

http://www.paragard.com/paragard/custom.php?refer=ParaGard:%20GetFacts

http://www.paragard.com/paragard/custom.php?refer=ParaGard:SafetyInfo

Some other sites:

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control/intrauterine-devices.htm


You always want to be sure to talk to your doctor about this decision so that they can help provide you with more accurate information as well as talk to you about them based on your medical history.

Answer 6

I wouldn't recommend it. The liberal PC forces aren't telling you that it can induce an abortion, by not allowing the fertilized egg to attach in the uterus.

Most birth control is mostly not needed, because:

1. There's no reason to have sex before marriage at all, especially for women who don't have overpowering drives.

2. In marriage, simply practice some common sense timing at the husband should be able to exercise a certain amount of self-control.

Now, I know this sensible advice is hated by the liberal left, but what to they know, and when have any of their ideas, programs, theories or advice ever done anything to help people, and what have they ever done except make the world worse?