IUD Birth Control Questions?

Question

I had a baby last October, I decided to get the Mirena IUD. I wanted to know if anybody has it. Did it make you gain any weight and any other side effects?

Answer 1

I have one. I haven't gained any weight. The only problems I have with it is it's been 5 months and my period hasn't stopped(stops within the first 6 months most of the time), my periods are heavier, longer, and more painful (but that could be from having a child, not too sure), and my husband says he feels it sometimes(even though most people say their mates can't feel it.) It's great birth control if you have trouble remembering to take pills or anything like that. If you're good at remembering to take pills, etc. then stick with the pills.

Answer 2

I used the Mirena IUD. I've heard that periods can stop while using it, but mine never did. During the fourth year, they did shorten from six days down to three. I didn't gain any weight with it like I did with the Depo Provera shot. I did feel some minor cramping like a period when it was put in, but it lasted about two hours after I got home. My husband was able to feel the strings once in a while, but not that often. If that happens, the doctor can always cut them a little shorter. You're supposed to check for the strings after every period, but sometimes because of having sex or using tampons, the strings would curl up, and you'd have to try a little harder to feel for them. I got pregnant with it a month before I was due to have it changed, but my doctor thinks it's because the hormones got too low to prevent pregnancy. I had it removed, but there is a 25% chance of miscarriage with it. Despite that, I'm planning on having it inserted again after the birth of this baby, but my husband's also planning on getting a vasectomy, so we'll be doubly protected. I would recommend it, but it may not be for everyone.