IUD opinions?

[Jenni6485]

I have read all sorts of things on the IUD, but havnt talked to a doctor about it, so I'm wondering some personal views on it..
I want to get it after I have my daughter this spring.. Never been good at pills, hate shots, the patch is ugly, and I'm not fond of inserting something "up there"... I like the idea of get it, and forget it for 5 years, and the option of having more children is still there.
Does insurance cover it?
So, just looking for some pro's and con's.. exploring my options.

[AndiJ78]

Norplant is an evil, evil medication. Hopefully people have stopped getting it, I have yet to meet anyone who kept it in longer than a few months due to all the nasty side effects!!

Thanks for following up on it, I am glad we were able to clear it up : )

Andi

[ateague]

I'm sorry, I was talking about the Norplant device.  I got my bc mixed up in my head...which isn't hard considering there's 101 different devices out there for bc.  Anyway, disregard what I said about the IUD, I don't know anyone who's done that one.  Simple mistake, thanks for catching it.  But that's the correct info on the Norplant device if anyone's thinking about doing it.

[AndiJ.78]

Wow, I did a lot of reading and research on mirena before getting it and never came across anything that you mentioned in your post. I was very active with my kids, always seem to have a baby bouncing on my lower abdomen when I had mine and never had any problems. And while I had a m/c, I got pg the first cycle after getting it removed. The hormones in the IUD are very low dose and not anything that lingers. It is meant to be released over 5 years, how much could there be?

Andi

[ateague]

My sister-in-law got one and she says you have to be careful if you're active or play sports, be aware that it's there and if you fall or get kicked there, it can cause infection or injury.  Also, I've heard that eventhough you get it taken out, the chemicals stay in your body for up to a year, so if you want another baby, that might be a probably right away.  Other than that, I've heard good things about the IUD.

[Still_AndiJ]

My insurance covered it for the cost of just a $15 co-pay for insertion and charged a $15 co-pay for the removal.

Andi

[AndiJ.78]

Big thing is monogamy. You nor your partner can sleep around (i know, in a perfect world everyone would be monogamous) But if you doubt your partner's faithfulness, don't get an IUD. If you get an STD with an IUD in, the risks are quite high for developing PID which can affect future fertility.

On another note, I loved mine. Go back and research "IUD" in the archives. I have answered this question several times in the last few months : )

Andi

[blujel]

about the insurance,  just ask your md to pre-auth itw/ your insurace. my md had to and it only costed me $150.00

[punkybear]

I've heard that it is the most effective form of birth control and I like the idea of using an effetive b.c. that is non-horomonal, but I do know that it is possibly associated with pelvic infections.  Your doctor would know if you are a good candidate for i.u.d. Good luck!