I'm taking birthcontrol pills right now, but I think I would be better off getting the IUS put in because I'm always forgetting to take my pills. I have 2 children, the youngest is 4 months old.
My question is do you still have your period while you have the IUS in? Also does all insurances pay for it? I have State insurance and I know it wouldn't cover the ortho low pill but it does the ortho tri cyling. So I'm just wondering if they would pay for the IUS. If anyone could help me that would be great Thanks!!
2007-02-15 07:52:35 · 6 answers · asked by nthorpe 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
In Kansas the state medical insurance does cover the Mirena. I had my Mirena put in at the end of December and I had the state medical card and they covered it. Also I am having really crazy periods right now. I actually had the Mirena placed while I was on my period and it made my period last for 2 weeks, then I was off my period for 2 weeks then I started my period again and was on my period for 3 weeks so far. I talked to my doctor about it and she said that it is perfectly normal for you to have long period after you first get the Mirena put in because it is thinning out the lining of your uterus.
2007-02-15 09:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have the IUS (I'm currently pregnant), but my best friend has it. It was not covered by her insurance, but you'd have to check with your insurance company to know for sure what their policy would be. As far as the period, she had a normal one the first month, then a light one for the next couple months, and now she doesn't have one at all. It's not guaranteed that you'll have it or not have it, but they do tell you in the brochure that there's a good chance you won't have a period at all after a while. Plus you can rest assured that Mirena is the most effective birth control on the market now at 99.9% effective! (I'm personally a pill-hater because I never skipped pills or took antibiotics or anything and I still got pregnant on ortho tri cyclen.) I hope I helped!
2007-02-15 16:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by grayhare 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I felt like you when I got my Mirena put in... I had three kids, forgot to take the pill alot and just didnt wanna worry about it... I thought the Mirena would be the best choice... For some women it is.... for me it was a nightmare, and some other girls I met over the time had the same problems...... I did not have too much of a period at all but I cramped like I had labor pain for 3 weeks out of a month.... I had intense headaches, I got really moody and I gained weight...... I had infections from it and when I finally decided to get it removed again (I only had it for 6 months) they had problems getting it out, because the string was too short..... Alot of women I met had the same experience, while other women have no problems with it.... it has not worked for me and you should really consider, if you have alot of problems anyway already now, like getting infections and so on.... The IUD might work really good for, but it can be a total disaster......
I dont know if your insurance will pay for it... Mine was covered, because I am a military spouse.....
Good luck with whatever dicision you will make....
2007-02-16 10:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by piene74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont' know about the insurance, you'd have to find out. Either way, I had and IUD for four years and was very pleased with it. It is usually inserted during the last days of your menstruation because the cervix is softer and a little dilated. After ward, some cramping, from mild to severe, can be expected for a day or so. That's when you should take some Motrin or something comparable. Yes, you will still get your monthly, nothing you can do about that. I liked the IUD because I didn't have to worry about forgetting the pill.
2007-02-15 16:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by VW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you mean IUD. I got it at my 6 week check and I love it. I was nursing my baby until he was a year old, he's 16 mon now, so I didn't have a period anyway but now that I'm done with that I spot for 1-2 days every couple months I have not had a period since Thanksgiving. My state ins paid for it, you might want to ask you Dr they will know or see if you have a Planned Parenthood in your area. It is a little pain full when they put it in and for your partner the first couple of times you have sex until the "strings" get tucked behind your cervix. This method is only recommended for monogamous relationships, FYI. I love it and highly recommend it!!
2007-02-15 16:06:07 · answer #5 · answered by ctntc03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion (and I swear by it) is to try the Nuva Ring.
It's just a ring you insert once your menses start (within 5 days), you leave it in for 3 weeks and remove it on the 4th, then your menses should start within a few days and repeat the process. I love it, makes it easier than having to remember a pill every day and you don't take any major risks (as there are for the IUS/D).
Talk to your doctor, it's relatively inexpensive and works fantastically.
2007-02-15 17:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by JD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋