Due to pigmentation I am getting on my
face from hormones in birth control after
3 years, I am considering switching off
and going to a birth control method sans
hormones. I know nothing about the iud.
Please share if you can point me to good
sources or share experiences. Thank you.
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zutopia
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Posts: 33 Location: Los Angeles
Posted: 08-03-05 23:22pm
Iuds are not recommended for women who
have never carried a pregnancy to term.
Iuds also have the added risk of
infertility, which is a risk i,
personally, would never be willing to take
as I hope to (one day) have a family.
However, if you've already had all the
children you plan on having, an iud may
not be a bad choice.
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sguerra_7707
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Posts: 6 Location: TX
Posted: 08-16-05 00:44am
I recently decided to get an iud. It is
one of the most effective reversible types
of birth control on the market and is
quite convenient for those of us who
forget to take the pill (got pregnant
while on the pill). However, like any
other type of birth control there are
risks and side effects such as a heavy
menstral period and cramping. Users are
also at a higher risk of developing pid.
Your health care professional will most
likely give u some information on iud's,
ask u some questions about ur health
history, and help u determine if that is a
good option for you. Also, doctors
strongly suggest that you be in a
monogamous relationship and remember iud's
do not prevent stds. Hope this helps..
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mandilyn
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 158 Location: WI
Posted: 08-25-05 07:53am
An iud is an excellent form of birth
control...It's practically goof-proof.
Anyone can get an iud whether or not
you've had children...In general it's
easier to insert on someone who has had at
least one child b/c the cervix is easier
to get thru. As far as casuing
infertility, your chances of that are
about the same as being on the pill.
There are two kinds of iud's - the mirena
which is plastic & contains a low dose
of hormones, and the paragard which is
copper and doesn't contain any hormones.
Generally, the mirena is a better choice
b/c it has a lower risk of giving you
long, heavy periods like the paragard
does. Ususally after 6 mo on the mirena
you probably will only have some spotting
or a period that lasts for a day. The
good thing about this is that it's
reversable. So as soon as you decide you
may want to get pregnant, just have it
removed and you should be able to get
pregnant soon after just like the pill.
I know there is a website for the mirena,
but not sure about the paragard...Your
doctor should have brochures for you to
read. Hope this is of some help!!
