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No Cycle with IUD
Sep 11, 2009 ... P. it al depend on the type of IUD you got. If is copper you should have a period, but if you are exclusibly breastfeeding you may not. ...
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- I've had a 5 year IUD (Mirena) in for almost 4 years with the same effect. My Sister in law (who's an OBGYN) did say it was a common side effect. I love it! As long a...
- Yes. That's very common. I have a little bit of a period, but it's very slight. The one I have now is the third one I've had and I've not had any issues. My ObGyn said...
- Hello. I had my baby in Oct of 2007 and then had Mirena put in December. Never had a period again or so far. It was great.
Birth Control
I have many friends with IUD's both copper and Mirena. Everyone I knows loves um . Cooper if you don't like the hormones and Mirena if you do. ...
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- I have an IUD and I love it! I have been on it for over a year and no weight gain or pregnancy! It's convenient and if you don't like it, it is easily removed! Good luck!
- I started with Ortho, then after my son was born switched to Depo, which I loved for the fact that I didn't have to think about it, but didn't like it because I couldn...
- I have the copper IUD and love it as well. It is a wonderful addition and highly successful.
Thinking of Getting the IUD
I highly recommend the IUD - I have the copper one and it's been in place for 2 .... I got the copper IUD w/out hormones because the hormones make me crazy! ...
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- Pills and hormones make me moody and unhappy, so i tried everything else. I think IUD is a great option if you adapt - but i tried and it hurt me a lot, so i had to ta...
- I am 31 w/ a 6 year old and a 2 year old & have had an IUD for about a year and I love it. I have the one called Mirena. Keep in mind this one has hormones & I haven't...
- Hi J., I read all the responses and since I seem to beat them all by timeframe, I thought I give you my 2 cents also. To quote what someone else said, " I love, lov...
Mirena/other Birth Control?
Also, the copper IUD lasts for 10 years vs. 5 for Mirena. ... I used the copper IUD for about 2 years before deciding to have a child. ...
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- I've had the Mirena for a little over two years now and I couldn't be happier. The amount of hormones is really small (considering that it last for up to five years)....
- After having problems with oral contraceptives (migraines, breakthrough bleeding, acne), I switched to Mirena. I love it. It does contain a very small amount of hormo...
- I had the 5 year IUD for just barely over a year and had it taken out. I don't believe that I gained any weight from it. The reason why I had it taken out was because ...
The Paragard IUD
Read all 9 responses: "Does anyone have any experience with the Paragard IUD? It is the cooper one (non hormonal). I am considering it and have read ...
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- i was told by my ob gyn that too many women have had problems with paraguard. i chose mirena. my advice, if you want long term birth control such as paraguard go with ...
- D., I would be very leary about the mirena, because I had one and I had to have it removed due to muscle spasms and very severe cramps. The doctor told me that when ...
- I also have the Mirena IUD and have not had any problems with it so far. Going on 7 months now. Still have yet to have a period, but I am still breastfeeding. I did...
What Do You Think About the Paragard IUD?
Read all 16 responses: "At my GYN appt today,the ARNP said that I could consider the Paragard IUD (I'm currently on Micronor) because it's copper/no ...
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- Hi N., of course you know it's different for everyone. I personally would be very cautious because of the negative side effects ( heavy bleeding, discomfort). I would...
- I have the Paragard IUD and I love it. I used to take pills and I kept forgetting to take them. I still have a period every month, but I have never had extremely hea...
- I've had one for 6 years, and I think it's great. I can't use any birth control with hormones because of migraines. My doc was a little concerned about the copper beca...
Non-hormonal IUD.
I have a paragard (copper) IUD. It will be 1 year in December and so far, so good. I haven't noticed any side effects but I also have a 15 month old ...
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- I have had a non-hormonal IUD - the copper one- for almost 6 years and I LOVE it. I had some slight cramping at first, but now I don't even know its there. I did not w...
- Hi C., my name is B. and I am 55 yrs old. We put off the decision to "get fixed" after our third, and that is how we ended up with our "gift" Lizzi ! I was 36. I had...
- Hi there, I have a "paragard" IUD and I am really glad I chose this option. I got it in (which was pretty expensive, but a one-time cost), and haven't had to think...
Thinking About Using This Birth control....Should I?
I had the copper iud. I bled for 3 months straight and finally had it taken out. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- I have had several friends that have used that kind of birth control and it has worked and when you decide to get pregnant they take it out. B.
- I had the copper iud. I bled for 3 months straight and finally had it taken out.
- Hi E.-- I think that you are referring to the Mirena IUD. I have had mine since Nov 07 and I absolutely love it! In fact my OBGYN has Mirena as well in addition to ...
To Use a Tampon with an IUD or Not to Use? Please Advise
Sep 4, 2009 ... So when Cindy posted her question in regards to our thoughts about the Copper T IUD I was surprised when one mom said yes you can use ...
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- I don't use tampons with mine, but I do use a "diva cup," which is not much different than a tampon. My midwife didn't say anything about not using tampons with my co...
- Hi J., I've had my IUD for 6 years now and I've always used tampons. So far, so good. Take care, L. Helping Moms Work From Home http://www.mykidsmyworld.com
- I have an IUD and have always used tampons with no problems whatsoever. Never occured to me not to!
How Long Should I Wait After Paraguard Iud Removal Before I Try to Conceive?
I do not know much about the copper IUD, but if anyone has a Mirena, please wait 3 months before trying. I know too many people (including me) who got PG ...
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- i concieved the same month that i had mine removed and had no problems. I dont think there is an issue since it is horomone free.
- The advice I got was 'don't have it removed till you're ready to conceive, cause you'll conceive right away' (too late for that!), but no restrictions on when to start...
- I got pregnant with my iud. My friend got pregnant w/ hers too.
