no children and thinking of getting a copper IUD

[mjc777]

I am 21 years old and have had no children. I have been off of birth control for one year. I had tried numerous types and the hormones do not agree with my body. I also have had a past of severe migrains and some have been highly affected by yaz and nuva rings.. so i was thinking a copper IUD would be the answer. I dont agree with not having my period, I want to keep things as regular as possible. I do plan to have kids later in life.. and im not worried about the heavy periods or cramps. does anyone have and advice.. recommendations or concerns that I should know about before I go for it?

[staned]

I would just use condoms. I've heard bad things about iud like infertility and painful periods. It just seems unnatural to me.

[CharmantUn]

I've had a copper IUD for the past 5 years; inserted when I was 23.  I too, have no children and didn't like the side effects from hormonal birth control (the pill, nuva ring).  

My periods did become much more painful after I got the copper IUD.  I cope with them by using Thermacare heat wraps (they last about 12 hours and are thinner than a menstruation pad and therefore undetectable under clothing).  I also use a higher dose of ibuprofen, per my doctor's recommendation--but please check with your provider first.  The first six months were no picnic, and I thought about removing it, but I'm glad I stuck with it.    I'd rather deal with cramps than mood swings and fear of missing a pill.  

Best of luck to you--I'd appreciate hearing what you decided to do.

[melimeli]

I have a copper iud right now and I love it.. my cramps aren't that bad but the first 2 days I do have a very heavy flow.  I would recommend it for anyone that wants bc...

[adgal]

I have never personally used this method of birth control, so I cannot be of much help. I am certain you will hear from some other ladies here though.  I also thought I would recommend posting this question on the Birth Control Forum.  

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Birth-Control-Contraception-/show/260

You are more then welcome to post here, it's just this forum is primarily used for women over 35 that are either pregnant or trying to become pregnant.  You might have a little more luck on the forum above.  Good luck to you.