what can you tell me abou tthem, the good or the bad.
I know what it is so I don't really need a description.
2007-02-28 11:23:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
There are several varieties, but most are NOT recommended for women who have not had at least one full-term pregnancy (the uterine muscle is too stiff otherwise).
There is a copper-only version (Paraguard) and a hormone-infused version (Mirena). People say that Mirena is good because eventually you'll have a very light or no period; Paraguard doesn't use hormones at all, but the copper makes the uterine cavity too irritated for implantation to occur.
Personally, I cannot recommend the IUD. I had one for 5 months before I had to have it surgically removed because the irritation it caused to my uterus caused it to puncture my uterine wall. I now have a build-up of scar tissue in that area that it is visible on a ultrasound and is blocking that fallopian tube completely (thankfully I don't want any more children, but....).
Before the perforation, I had HORRIBLE cramping all the time, my period was miserable (terrible cramping and bleeding that bordered on hemorrhaging). And I had given birth 2 years prior!
Please reconsider your options.......
2007-02-28 11:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have really come a long way since the scare in the 70's. There's still a small chance of infection in the uterus, but the risk of it being expelled, which was the big problem back then, is almost nill.
My sister has one and she's really happy with it. Good for you if you can't take the pill for some reason. My sis has a history of blood clots, which is risky with the pill.
Still, it's gonna run you about $300 - $600 dollars which is not too bad. Stays in/ is effective for 5 years. At that price, it could be cheaper than the pill.
2007-02-28 19:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest-I can't give you a detailed report but, I can say this...
I am going on my last year of a 10yr IUD. It has been great not having to think about it. I was afraid to get one because all of the negative things said out there, but after doing some research,
I've found that they are very safe when used by someone in a monogomous relationship. I was and still am married-so it was a no brainer. I'm trying to decide if I want to get another one to hold me off til menopause or get my tubes tied. I hate the idea of going under the knife. Anyway, everyone that I've known that has had one recommends it. Good luck to you.
2007-02-28 19:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by theconch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had the Mirena IUD for almost three years now. The last month I have been cramping alot. Went to get my IUD checked, the dr. could never find the strings. She did a ultrasound and found it, but it had moved. So now I have to wait till next week to see my ob to find out how she is going to take it out, since using the strings isn't available.
2007-02-28 22:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by guest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on you. I have a copper one, it hurt like hell when it was put in but within a day or two it was fine. I dont even notice it anymore.
Some people really recommend the Minera (?) one.
Again its a personal choice, I have been married for 10 yrs and finally do not have to worry at all about being concious of Birth Control so its great for me.
2007-02-28 19:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have multiple partners, they are not safe for you. They make it easier for a woman to get an infection, and end up sterile. However, if you are married and are both faithful, they are safe and effective. Some people get the ones that are impregnated with hormones... it makes them stop their period. I had one for many years. I loved it. No pills to take, no condoms. Very easy. However, I was married and faithful.
2007-02-28 19:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by Seeking Serenity 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋