Has anyone had an IUD?

Question

I've recently had a child and am going to get an IUD, but I've heard many stories about them, like it's really painful to be put in. I was thinking about the copper one. Could you tell me which one you've had and your experience with it? I'm so nervous!! But I do not want to be pregnant again. Thanks

Answer 1

My first IUD lasted for ten years. I had my second one inserted a few months ago. It's the copper IUD. You'll experience a little bit of discomfort during insertion, but 30 minutes before the procedure, your doctor will give you a pain medication. I even drove my car after the procedure. To me, it's not really painful. The slight discomfort will last for only a day or 2 and it's minimal. Your period would be heavier during the first few months. I never experienced cramping, but it's different with everybody. Having IUD is very convenient especially if you don't want the hassle of taking birth control pills all the time.

One last thing, don't be nervous. The procedure only lasted for less than 5 minutes. Make sure that your doctor is very experienced with the insertion of IUD to make sure that it's in perfect place. Have the string of your IUD checked every year during your annual physical exam.

Good luck.

Answer 2

i had a IUD for about 2 years after i had my son and NO it does not hurt to get put in. the one I had i don't think was copper but it worked very well. They say that every 5 years you should have it removed and a new one put in but i would have it done every two years because sometimes it can cause complications. If you have any sharp pains in your lower abdomen after it is put in and mostly at that time of the month i would suggest going to the doctor to Find out if it is in straight. After the two years of having mine in I have to have it removed because instead of it sitting horizontally like it should it was sitting at like 11 and 5. it caused alot of pain and discomfort then but the initial insertion of it is fine. and as long as it stay where it is supposed to it doesn't hurt and you cant feel it at all. I hope this help you.

Answer 3

I had the copper IUD that lasted for 10 years. I had yeast infections for the ENTIRE 4 years that I had it. I was on oral Diflucan the entire time. It was from the string moving around inside and holding moisture.

There is a chance that you cannot have anymore children when you get the IUD.

It feels like little period cramps when you get it put in. You HAVE to be on your PERIOD when you get it for proper placement.

My IUD was removed at the time of a hysterectomy. It had grown INSIDE of my uterus. I would not have been able to have other children.

My sister and friends have one and they have not problems. Just depends on your body and your situation.

Good luck making that decision.

Answer 4

The new IUDs have the kinks worked out of them. Very effective and no longer dangerous. And as the male partner of a user - the spontenaity the IUD permits is awesome!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I have had mine for 14 years. I don't remember much discomfort having it placed. I would not use anything else! My oldest daughter is expecting their first child and she will get an IUD after the baby is born.

Answer 7

i have ordinary copper one. cos hormonal causes gain in weight. so i feel no pain and no side effects. they say if u have iud u re more prone to infections, but if u watch after your hygene and especially after your man's hygene - there is no problem. (he and u have to wash your private places before intercourse and AFTER). first 2 or 3 periods after installing spiral i had too heavy periods, but then they became average. maybe second day is heavier in blood flood, but i can live with that as soon as i don't need to use those horrible weight gaining hormonal pills. so i can say nothing bad about iud

ps. it was not painful at all to install it and i am a pain freak

Answer 8

My daughter had one inserted and she said it was not terribly painful and certainly worth the effort as opposed to taking birth control pills and or being pregnant again. The type she has does not contain any contraception products.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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