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IUD
Hi. I just recently had a baby girl (5 weeks ago) and it's almost time for my DH to finally get some. LOL
I do not want to get pregnant for at least 2 years and am not allowed to go back on the pill because I have factor 5 blood clotting disorder and the pill can cause clots. The doctors have suggested an IUD rather than condoms. I will use condoms if I have to but we both would rather not.
Has anyone heard anything good or bad about IUDs??
Thanks.
I do not want to get pregnant for at least 2 years and am not allowed to go back on the pill because I have factor 5 blood clotting disorder and the pill can cause clots. The doctors have suggested an IUD rather than condoms. I will use condoms if I have to but we both would rather not.
Has anyone heard anything good or bad about IUDs??
Thanks.
I had my iud remove on the 27th I dint bleed the day but I stared bleeding on the 28th and on my ovulation strips was a positive on the 10th I think the that nleeding was my period :) so I baby dance ... Keeping my hopes UP ...WAIT TILL THE 27 28 or 29 and tested... Do u think there is posibilities for me if I had sex 3 days before and 3 days after the 10th.... Then I continued my normal active live wich is having sex every day!. Im always doin the hip trick (putting a pillow on the bottom)after that I always stay in bed for like 4 hours!!lol
So wich are my posibilities!:)????
So wich are my posibilities!:)????
I just got my Mirena IUD taken out after having it for a year. I have
had various unexplained symptoms over the past few months, have been to my GYN, primary physician, GI doctor, ER doctor. Decided to start doing my own research and found many women having health issues that they believe is related to their Mirena IUD. I see for some it causes no problems, but if I knew then what I know now about it, I would not have taken the risk.
Has it been the cause of my health problems? I'm not sure it....time will tell.
But I can tell you that some of my symptoms have lessen and some gone.
Do your research and if you have any feelings that your IUD may be the cause, have it removed. Best Wishes.
had various unexplained symptoms over the past few months, have been to my GYN, primary physician, GI doctor, ER doctor. Decided to start doing my own research and found many women having health issues that they believe is related to their Mirena IUD. I see for some it causes no problems, but if I knew then what I know now about it, I would not have taken the risk.
Has it been the cause of my health problems? I'm not sure it....time will tell.
But I can tell you that some of my symptoms have lessen and some gone.
Do your research and if you have any feelings that your IUD may be the cause, have it removed. Best Wishes.
Hi im not sure if anyone can help me but here it goes.i have the mirena iud and i have loved so far.but the other day i started having very bad back pain and then the next day i started bleeding pretty bad then i got this really bad headache that wont go away and i feel very nausis and cant take it anymore can anyone help me please
I just want to tell everyone that I just got my IUD removed two days ago after 3 years. Never a period or cramp. After having migraines on the pill and heavy bleeding and cramps on the depo, my doctor and i decided the IUD to be the best bc for me having two children already. Best choice hands down. Getting it inserted is a walk in the park. Just a couple ibuprofen. Less than 5 seconds to remove. Although my one complaint is that after this long not having a cycle...really makes the flow heavy and fast. One more thing, make sure the strings are cut to the size of your husband or partner. Can cause serious pain for him.
Hi im not sure if anyone can help me but here it goes.i have the mirena iud and i have loved so far.but the other day i started having very bad back pain and then the next day i started bleeding pretty bad then i got this really bad headache that wont go away and i feel very nausis and cant take it anymore can anyone help me please
hey Anji
u said u did not have period for a year on IUD, is it normal? doesn't it influence ur fertility in bad way? because i did not have my period for 2 month while i am on the pill and i am kinda worried
u said u did not have period for a year on IUD, is it normal? doesn't it influence ur fertility in bad way? because i did not have my period for 2 month while i am on the pill and i am kinda worried
An IUD is something that is inserted in the uterus, Norplant is inserted in the arm, very different. Mirena, the only IUD with hormones (very low dose BTW) pales in comparison to the hormones dumped into your system by Norplant. Anyway, if she is not a candidate for BCP's due to her clotting disorder, she wouldn't be a candidate for Norplant for the same reason.
Andi
Andi
Research NORPLANT it's an IUD that is like tiny match sticks that are implanted in your arm in a simple surgery most effective form of b.c.
Yeah well, that is why those in medical circles refer to those who practice "natural family planning" PARENTS! Not many know how to detect ovulation with a simple feeling, hell, until I had Jonathan I couldn't pinpoint it either. I could sit and analyze cm and never tell, but once I felt that pinch on my side I knew.
Again, do what you are comfortable with, but I would hate for someone to avoid an extremely effective form of BC based on no significant evidence that it is an abortive device. The most likely reason they are effective is due to the thickening of the cm thus preventing the sperm from reaching its intended target.
Andi
Again, do what you are comfortable with, but I would hate for someone to avoid an extremely effective form of BC based on no significant evidence that it is an abortive device. The most likely reason they are effective is due to the thickening of the cm thus preventing the sperm from reaching its intended target.
Andi
Oh really its not concidered an IUD where you are?
Norplant is a long-acting hormonal method consisting of six match-size, flexible capsules made of a soft rubber-like material. Norplant is placed just under the skin of a woman's upper arm. A small dose of synthetic progesterone (called progestin,) is slowly and continuously released, inhibiting ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus. Within 24 hours of insertion, a woman is protected from pregnancy; the implants can be left in for up to 5 years. Norplant does not protect against STIs, so condoms should always be used.
Effectiveness: 99%
Advantages:
convenient, requires no action prior to intercourse
lasts up to five years, but can be removed sooner
very effective
contains no estrogen
decrease in menstrual cramps
reduced risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID,) endometriosis and ovarian cancer
Disadvantages:
must be prescribed and inserted by a health-care provider
initial expenses are high
may alter menstrual cycle, cause irregular bleeding
may result in missed periods or decrease in the amount of menstrual flow (this may be considered an advantage!)
may experience weight gain and breast tenderness
long term lipid effects are unknown
may cause decrease in bone density
may be very difficult to remove
a limited number of health-care providers offer this service
Just a bit of info for thoes of you who wanted it.Ask your dr!
Norplant is a long-acting hormonal method consisting of six match-size, flexible capsules made of a soft rubber-like material. Norplant is placed just under the skin of a woman's upper arm. A small dose of synthetic progesterone (called progestin,) is slowly and continuously released, inhibiting ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus. Within 24 hours of insertion, a woman is protected from pregnancy; the implants can be left in for up to 5 years. Norplant does not protect against STIs, so condoms should always be used.
Effectiveness: 99%
Advantages:
convenient, requires no action prior to intercourse
lasts up to five years, but can be removed sooner
very effective
contains no estrogen
decrease in menstrual cramps
reduced risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID,) endometriosis and ovarian cancer
Disadvantages:
must be prescribed and inserted by a health-care provider
initial expenses are high
may alter menstrual cycle, cause irregular bleeding
may result in missed periods or decrease in the amount of menstrual flow (this may be considered an advantage!)
may experience weight gain and breast tenderness
long term lipid effects are unknown
may cause decrease in bone density
may be very difficult to remove
a limited number of health-care providers offer this service
Just a bit of info for thoes of you who wanted it.Ask your dr!
Actually, norplant is not an IUD (Intra Uterine Device) and it is not the most effective form of BC next to surgery. It has been shown to have some very real and scary side effects and of any form of BC on ther market, that is one that I tell women to run from. I do encourage people to research it, you will understand what I am talking about. It had a huge surge in the late 80's and not one of the women I know who had it implanted kept it in longer than 2 months due to the side effects. It makes depo look harmless...
Andi
Andi
"not have sex around when you suspect you would be ovulating"
If I was correct about that, I wouldn't be pg with this baby. LOL!!!!!!!!
If I was correct about that, I wouldn't be pg with this baby. LOL!!!!!!!!
There are somewhere near 5-7 different ways in which it works, you're right. But at the same time, women still get pg on the pill, so that obviously doesn't prevent ovulation 100% of the time, either. Do what feels right for you, I never felt ovulation type pains while using mirena, but who knows if I O'd or not. I guess if that is a big issue, you could go for overkill and not have sex around when you suspect you would be ovulating.
Andi
Andi
Definitely read www.mirena.com. It has a lot of great information.
I've heard such good things about an IUD and was exploring my options for bc after this baby is born. One thing that has given me pause is that according to their website (if I understand it correctly) they don't know exactly how the IUD prevents pregnancy. They just know that a combination of things work together to make it extremely effective. In other words, they can't guarantee that an egg isn't being fertilized. I'm conflicted because I don't like the idea of eggs being fertilized and then just having no where to implant.
This is part of the reason why they say it's not right for everyone. I'm bummed because I don't want to have to worry about a pill every single day. We'll see....
I've heard such good things about an IUD and was exploring my options for bc after this baby is born. One thing that has given me pause is that according to their website (if I understand it correctly) they don't know exactly how the IUD prevents pregnancy. They just know that a combination of things work together to make it extremely effective. In other words, they can't guarantee that an egg isn't being fertilized. I'm conflicted because I don't like the idea of eggs being fertilized and then just having no where to implant.
This is part of the reason why they say it's not right for everyone. I'm bummed because I don't want to have to worry about a pill every single day. We'll see....
I loved mine. It was great and I had it removed and am currently ttc. That is deffinitely what I am going with after the baby. I to had no AF. It was great.
I really enjoyed my Mirena IUD and didn't have any issues with crmaping or heavy periods. In fact, with the exception of a few days of spotting after insertion, I didn't have a period for over a year after insertion and when it did come back it was very light. Check out the various websites for more information, the only one I am familiar with is www.mirena.com
Andi
Andi
Well I heard that the IUD is the most effective kind of birth control. I think you can get the protection for 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years. (Based on when you would like to try to concieve again.) I don't believe there are serious health risks w/this but I do know that while it's being inserted you will experience pain and cramping. Within the first few days you could have light bleeding and mild cramping. And the first few months you may have heavier or prolonged menstural bleeding or intermenstural bleeding and cramping. You should always discuss all possible side effects w/your doctor. Good luck!
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