IUD, for those thinking of getting one and have questions - Birth Control Message Board

*Spaz* · 11-16-2006, 08:02 AM

Insertion= Okay I'm not going to lie to you. Don't eat very much before you go. You will feel like your going to puck. It's almost a nerve reaction. It does hurt(a lot) for about a minute, depending if it gets stuck (mine did but only because I had a LEEP surgery and I had scare tissue)(I also have not had a baby so it wasnt stretched at all). You cramp a lot for the first two hours. I kept thinking it was going to get pushed out, but I woke up this morning and the cramping is almost gone. Just stalk up on motrin.

kar606 · 11-20-2006, 01:50 PM

I'm thinking of getting one, too. I'm worried my BirthControl is making me gain weight, especially after they put me on Sprintec insted of OrthoCyclen. Thats not the only reason - I have no desire for children as well.
So how is it going now that it's been a few months? Any problem, what about infection. Do you have any other health concerns that made it a difficult decesion? I'm type 1 diabetic, and have been since I was 10 so I'm worried about infection. Any advice would be great!

*Spaz* · 11-26-2006, 08:44 AM

I have only had it for a little over two weeks. So far so good. Doc cut the strings really short so I freaked when I couldnt find them...but I guess you have to lay on your back to get to them. Cramps lasted 3 days...and then my pants pressing on my uterus hurt, but all that is gone now. No complaints so far....waiting till Aunt Flow is due to see if it increases cramps.

The only health problem they were concerned with was the previous LEEP which just made it hard to insert. Nothing else to report.

bridget021182 · 11-28-2006, 11:42 AM

Ive had the Mirena for about a month and a half and no complaints. I got mine about 8 weeks after having my baby and I dont have any complaints on it.

young momma · 11-28-2006, 01:12 PM

I have had the paraguard for almost 7 years now. I just had it removed last week to have another baby. I had 2 babies before I got mine. It did not hurt to have it inserted or removed. Nerves really freaked me out bad. You always expect it to hurt more than it does. The paraguard lasts 7 to 10 years. It looked exactly the same as it did when it was put in. I expected some discoloration or something after 7 years. I did have a friend who had the mirena. She had it for a year and a half. She got it removed because she kept gaining weight. She had put on 50lbs. After 2 weeks she had already lost 10lbs. Everybody is different though. I have LOVED MINE!!!!! In fact, after having baby 3 I will probably get another one. We had only planned on 2 and then we have done alot of talking since the last one was born. That was one benefit of having an IUD. You can have it removed to have more children without surgery, unlike having tubes tied. Anyway, Goodluck!!! Feel free to ask questions.