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Hallucinajenn · 05-11-2009, 02:35 PM

This thread on IUD's is the best one I have seen thus far.

I am 23yrs old I got my IUD inserted on 4/28/09. I have had 3 pregnancies. 1 live birth (she's now 5yrs old) and 2 miscarriages. I have high blood pressure and have medication to control it, but for some reason my blood pressure was still too high to be placed on any birth control containing estrogen for the fact that I could have a heart attack or stroke. Not good! BUT I needed to be on something so that I wouldn't get pregnant again. My last 2 pregnancies were definitely not planned, but miscarrying wasn't planned at all. So I opted for the non-hormonal copper IUD.

In the past I had tried the Depo shot, which I HIGHLY DO NOT recommend.

It can make some women sterile and it makes most women I know go NUTS because of how badly it messes with their hormones. I also had terrible acne while on it for a total of 9months. My boyfriend was getting ready to just leave me because I was so out of control with my emotions at times. I've tried P.O.P's (progesterone only pills) but I didn't feel "safe" using them because they aren't as effective and I had to take them at the same time every day and with a memory like mine... forget it! lol I also was on OthoTriCyclinLo (<sp??) but since I have high blood pressure, I can't be on that anymore.

When the IUD was inserted, it hurt just as bad as a labor contraction, but for about 30 seconds. Not too horrible if you've already had a child. BUT I could imagine that if I hadn't known what that feeling was, I'd be balling my eyes out! Then again, every woman is different. The day it was inserted was pretty painful. The cramping was just too unbearable for me. The 2nd day was actually even worse and I had to lay down and rest all day. The 3rd day I was in pain but then about 2pm that afternoon the pain was gone. Just minor cramping. I did have sex that 3rd day and actually only experienced a tiny bit of spotting. I had the IUD inserted while on my period, but on day 4 out of 7 so the 3 days after having it inserted weren't too heavy.

I still spot after sex sometimes, but very very little. I haven't had my 1st actual period since insertion, but I'm used to heavy long periods in the first place. I just don't want to feel the pain I felt for the 3 days after the IUD was placed. I also feel like I can tell where the IUD is... which is just a tad weird, but it's still in place and so far, I would recommend this 110%! I love it. I love that I don't have to worry about my blood pressure being effected, I love that I can have sex with my bf and have fun instead of worrying, and no pills to remember! Yay!

So, in conclusion; I love it and although every women is different, if you are in a similar situation to mine - try it. If it works out for you, you'll love it too.

05-11-2009, 02:35 PM	#207 (permalink)
Hallucinajenn Upright	Amazing... This thread on IUD's is the best one I have seen thus far. I am 23yrs old I got my IUD inserted on 4/28/09. I have had 3 pregnancies. 1 live birth (she's now 5yrs old) and 2 miscarriages. I have high blood pressure and have medication to control it, but for some reason my blood pressure was still too high to be placed on any birth control containing estrogen for the fact that I could have a heart attack or stroke. Not good! BUT I needed to be on something so that I wouldn't get pregnant again. My last 2 pregnancies were definitely not planned, but miscarrying wasn't planned at all. So I opted for the non-hormonal copper IUD. In the past I had tried the Depo shot, which I HIGHLY DO NOT recommend. It can make some women sterile and it makes most women I know go NUTS because of how badly it messes with their hormones. I also had terrible acne while on it for a total of 9months. My boyfriend was getting ready to just leave me because I was so out of control with my emotions at times. I've tried P.O.P's (progesterone only pills) but I didn't feel "safe" using them because they aren't as effective and I had to take them at the same time every day and with a memory like mine... forget it! lol I also was on OthoTriCyclinLo (<sp??) but since I have high blood pressure, I can't be on that anymore. When the IUD was inserted, it hurt just as bad as a labor contraction, but for about 30 seconds. Not too horrible if you've already had a child. BUT I could imagine that if I hadn't known what that feeling was, I'd be balling my eyes out! Then again, every woman is different. The day it was inserted was pretty painful. The cramping was just too unbearable for me. The 2nd day was actually even worse and I had to lay down and rest all day. The 3rd day I was in pain but then about 2pm that afternoon the pain was gone. Just minor cramping. I did have sex that 3rd day and actually only experienced a tiny bit of spotting. I had the IUD inserted while on my period, but on day 4 out of 7 so the 3 days after having it inserted weren't too heavy. I still spot after sex sometimes, but very very little. I haven't had my 1st actual period since insertion, but I'm used to heavy long periods in the first place. I just don't want to feel the pain I felt for the 3 days after the IUD was placed. I also feel like I can tell where the IUD is... which is just a tad weird, but it's still in place and so far, I would recommend this 110%! I love it. I love that I don't have to worry about my blood pressure being effected, I love that I can have sex with my bf and have fun instead of worrying, and no pills to remember! Yay! So, in conclusion; I love it and although every women is different, if you are in a similar situation to mine - try it. If it works out for you, you'll love it too.