J.C. asks from Riverton, WY on February 20, 2009
IUD Removal--any One Else Had This?
I went to my OB on Wednesday because I was having some very heavy bleeding and passing clots of blood and decided while I was there to have her remove my IUD as I just wasn't happy with the results that I had been getting over the last year. During the course of teh exam, the doctor couldn't find the strings of the IUD. She sent me to the ultrasound tech to make sure that it was still inside, and it was. So then she tried to find the strings to no avail. She asked me to reschedule in a couple of days, because sometimes they will be there when previously they weren't. So I went back today, hoping that she would be able to find the strings and just pull it out, like you are supposed too....no such luck. I am scheduled to have a D&C on Thursday to have the IUD removed because she can't find the strings and can't grab it with the forceps. Has anyone else had this happen to them? I am not worried about the surgery, because this isn't my first D&C, but I am wondering now if my decision to have an IUD was the best one. But now that I won't use the IUD (I am NOT going through this again with another one) and I can't remember to take the pill.....what are my options for birth control? I have 6 children and although I think that I might be done, I am not sure....I would like to try and have another boy----so that means having my tubes tied and my husband a vasectomy aren't options. I don't like condoms as they make me feel like what I am doing is wrong and dirty.....I don't want to have to take shots. What is left? Mainly I appreciate anyone who has taken the time to read this, as it is more theraputic for me to type this than anything. Thanks in advance for any advice.
So What Happened?™
Thank you ladies for the input on other forms of birth control. I know that this time I am going to have a better conversation with the doctor, and I am also rethinking my ability for remembering to take the pill. The surgery itself went well and I am doing great---no pain right now. Thanks again for all the responses and advice.
More Answers
T.B. answers from Colorado Springs on February 21, 2009
I never had an IUD so I can't help you there. I did use the patch and loved them. I could never stay up on the pill... forgot them all the time. But the patch is just once a week. They are not uncomfotable and so easy. Ask your dr about your options. Good luck with your D&C.
M.C. answers from Denver on February 21, 2009
While I haven't tried it, (I have an IUD, and haven't been able to find the strings in some time--yikes--I have an appt. with my OBGYN.), my sister really likes the nuva ring. That may be an option. Maybe the patch, too? Good luck!
B.S. answers from Salt Lake City on February 20, 2009
I don't know much about different birth control, but I think that there is now a patch (I've seen the commercial) and also the nuva ring. (I don't know if that is spelled correctly.) You can probably find some comparison charts online by googling "birth control", then take what you've found to your doctor to discuss them.
Good luck,
B.
K.D. answers from Denver on February 20, 2009
I have a friend who liked the patch. I've also thought about NuvaRing, but haven't researched it at all. GL!
A.G. answers from Denver on February 21, 2009
I've never had an IUD for ethe very reasons you've described...seems like so many people have problems with them.
However, with respect to your other options, you're really in a quandary! Are there one or two of the options you mentioned that you might be able to live with, knowing, of course, that it isn't a perfect situation? I'm thinking it might be worth your trying the pill, especially if you can come up with a system to make sure you won't forget to take it, i.e when you have breakfast in the morning or when you brush your teeth at night. You know, try to connect it to something that you'd have to do anyway? Do you take vitamins? Juice Plus? Maybe you can take the pill when you take the other things? Just a thought.
I realize this probably isn't the best advice...sorry! I just think given the other options, there's probably going to have to be some kind of concession made on your part, short of your husband having a vasectomy or undergoing a tubal.
Best of Luck to you!
T.B. answers from Boise on February 21, 2009
When they couldn't find my IUD I got to have multiple attempts and multiple ultrasounds. On the last ultrasound they decided it wasn't there anymore.
The patch worked very well for me. I too could never remember to take the pill. I had no side effects and it actually worked better for my body than the pill, probably because it stays on and you get the drug...not like remembering to take the pill.
Funny story: One day my hubby came in from the driveway with a green plastic Christmas ornament hook. He said "I think I found your IUD!" No, honey...how would it get into the driveway! Boys are so funny.
We have been trying for 15 months to get pregnant with our third, it makes me think that IUD was a terrible idea!
Good Luck.
S.S. answers from Pueblo on February 21, 2009
I am using the NuvaRing, and like it a lot. Nothing to remember, better protection than a diaphram and easy to use.
Good luck.
S.
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