IUD Stories?

Hi G.,
I had a delcon shield before they were taken off the market and I had no problems at all. Many women in the 7o's had IUD's with no problems. It is an option you should consider for birth control, just ask your doctor about the IUD you are considering and know that not everyones experience was a bad one.
W.

I think people always feel compelled to share horor stories. I had a Mirana put in last November and the only side effect I had was spotting for a couple of weeks following and light cramping. The insertion was no big deal, I was freaked out about it so I took some advil before I went. It was less painful than a bikini wax! From what I've heard most complications arise from the doctor not placing it correctly. If you have a great doctor, there isn't too much to worry about!

I would double check your insurance before you decide what to do. My insurance covered it 100%, but I had to pay out of pocket up front and be reimbursed. It was $600. This was in November and I just got a check last week. But I guess no one ever accused insurance companies of moving quickly on claims!

Good luck!!

Hi G.,
I have had 2 IUD's and loved them both each time. I have only used the Mirena. The only complaint that I have had is that I cramped pretty bad for about a week but after that I have not had any issues. I do not have abnormal bleeding, extra weight gain or headaches. I started having headaches at the end of my pregnancy and they have continued but they do not think that it is still related to the IUD. I love the IUD because I do not have to remember to take a pill around the same time everyday and we do not have to worry about having a condom, plus they are good for 5 years. They say that you should maually check the strings once a month but I never check mine and have no problems. My husband doesn't even feel it during intercourse (belive me he would tell me if he did). I recommend that IUD to everyone. Good Luck.
Jenn

I got pregnant on one. However, that was 30 or so years ago, and maybe they are more effective these days.

I would second everything all the other Mirena uses have said. I have had mine since Feb. 2007 and have had no problems either. Only small amounts of spotting here and there and crampoing when it was placed. The benefit in my opinion is that it lasts for five years but if you change your mind you can easily have it removed to have another baby. It is the best birth control I have ever used.

Dear Gabriella L,
I had the mirena 5 year put in about a fews months after my second child was born. I had cramps for a few hours after words but I felt fine. The next day I had heavy bleeding and severe cramps and called my doctor and she said it was normal. The 10 day out I was doubled over in pain and took a warm bath to see if that would help it was around 6am. It felt like giving birth all over again and in the bath tub the iud came out. I called my doctor and I was the .001 percent that was allergic to the iud. I chose depo provera for 3 years and went to the pill soon after. I hope this helps. M.

I have had an IUD since my twenties. I am now 50. I have never had any problems with it. There was some cramping when the IUD was inserted, but they passed after a day or so. Since then, I have had absolutely no issues. I use a copper T.

I love that once it is in, I don't need to worry about birth control again until many years later when it needs to be replaced.

I love mine. It is by far the best birth control I have used and I have tried birth control pills, the sponge, a diaphram, and condoms and foam.

Good luck with your choice.

My best friend is on the Mirena and loves it with no side effects. I am also trying to decide on birth control (after baby ) and thought about using the IUD - but after these responses I am too scared to try it! I have been on the nuva ring for four years and may just go back to that - I loved it and had no side effects whatsoever. You may want to consider it too........

If I were you I would stay on the pill or something tried and true. Also, if you are married, why not have your husband get a vasectomy?

This is probably very rare, but I had a friend who actually got pregnant using the IUD! Just thought I'd pass along this info.....

I had the Mirena IUC, and had a horrible experience! My problems included MIGRAINES (3-5 a week for the entire year I had the implant), weight gain, bad back pain, acne, etc.

I have had the Mirena for a year and a half now and have not have any negative side effects including no headaches or weight gain. It was recommended by my OB/GYN as the preferred choice and so far I am happy with it.

I had Mirena for about 9 months before I finally had it removed. It was a little painful putting it in and taking it out (like a contraction), and I had cramps for a few days after having it inserted. However, I'm 33 years old, and I developed worse acne than I had as a teen. It was so bad. I also suffer from depression and take medication for it, and I acutally had to increase the dosage (with my dr.) in order to balance myself out. It caused my depression to worsen a great deal. I also (and this may just be coincidence) had been losing weight regularly, and after having Mirena put in, I could not lose weight no matter what I did. Anyways, I went back to the pill, and since (it's been about 3 months since I had it removed) my acne is almost entirely gone, my depression is much better, and I have begun to lose weight again.