I want to thank all the ladies who have contributed to this forum. All of the forums I have read regarding IUD's have been terrifying. They are filled with complications and women discussing how they had theirs removed not long after the insert. Personally, I've been going back and forth on the IUD for a few months now. However, as of a week from today, I'm going in for my sonogram and the insertion. I must admit, I'm a little nervous about the whole process. I do have my Ibuprofen ready though. I did have a few concerns that I was hoping some ladies could address after having theirs for awhile. A little background on me:
I'm 20 years old and have been on hormonal BC pills since I was 14 due to heavy cramping/bleeding and irregular periods. I also suffer from depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and an eating disorder. My depression and BPD are fairly stable, or stable enough I guess. I have done years worth of therapy and have been on the same anti-depressant for a year now. My concern is with my eating disorder. I'm doing okay for the time being and remain at a healthy weight which I can deal with as long as no one interferes with my exercising. (sorry..rambling) So, my question is, weight gain? I've read numerous horror stories of women gaining TONS of weight from IUD's and other forms of BC. My OBGYN who I trust stated that the only real concerns should be infection, becoming infertile and spotting/bleeding for the first 6 months. But I really don't want to have this inserted next week and throw myself into a horrible depression and full fledged eating disorder all so I can save some money and not have to remember to take a pill 1x a day. Anyone in a similar situation?
