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No Cycle with IUD
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on September 4, 2009
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I gave birth to my first son in January of this year. I had an IUD placed in April. After the placement, I maybe had one very short, light cycle, but since have 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.
Another Question for Those with Iud's
Asked by T.M. from Houston
on November 14, 2007
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I know the IUD thing comes up often, and I have another question. I've had mine for a year and 2 months now. After the 6 month adjustment period, I went on to have v...
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- Me too...no period! Wahoo! But, my husband doesn't trust it yet due to the fact that we got pregnant on birth control!
- I have the EXACT same issue, or blessing I like to call it. After a trip to the GYN, I found this was normal. ;-)
- I think not having a period is very normal with an IUD - I never know if / when I'm going to have one. The doctor told me that's because the "lining" takes longer to b...
Mirena IUD
Asked by D.N. from Houston
on February 13, 2007
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I'm thinking about getting this. Has anyone gotten it? How is it?
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- I will be getting one on March 15th. Keep in touch and I'll let you know how it goes.
- have it. love it. the first few months i experienced a little cramping and irregular (but light periods) and some sexual positions weren't as comfortable as in the pas...
- I have had one for about 7 1/2 months and I have no complaints! I have yet to have a period, have had no weight gain, or other side effects. My husband has not noticed...
Birth Control Options
Asked by S.N. from Port St. Lucie
on March 1, 2007
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I turn to you ladies for some advice. I go to the GYN on the 20th and I plan to be put on birth control. I am a bbw, so I know I can't get on the patch. I don't want t...
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- S., I have been on nuvaring since the birth of my son in May 2004. I love it!! My ob gyn is a huge advocate of it. My cousin and several of my friends are also on...
- The IUD is not totally out. It is good for 5 years but can be removed at anytime. I would talk with your doctor about it. The only down side to having it for a short p...
- I had my baby Jan 11 2006 and we used condems because I didnt want to use the pill while nursing, I thought it might decrease the milk supply since I still nurse her. ...
Yearly PAP Question
Asked by V.J. from Phoenix
on August 30, 2009
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I have a quick question about my yearly exam and PAP scheduled for Monday. I have an IUD and my periods are unpredictable so I couldn't really schedule around that. An...
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- You may want to ask the Dr.'s office. I was told that if it was light, then it was still ok.
- If it is a full on period you will probably have to reschedule. Just saying frommt experience!
- V.: No need to cancel/reschedule your appointment if you are spotting. For the past few years most physicians have been using a new type of PAP test whose results ar...
IUD Birth Control for Nursing Mom?
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on August 24, 2009
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I recently had my second son. I am looking in to using an IUD for birth control. I didn't like using the pill or nuva ring. What do you think about Mirena and ParaG...
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- Hi K., I used the mirena for about 1 week. I did not like it. I should have done more research on it before I got it. I started having cramps when I would sit a certai...
- Please make sure to read all of the fine print in the information on it; don't assume that your doctor tells you all. There's a lot of fine print that doctors tend to...
- I had the paraguard inserted in 2005. In 2006 my husband and I decided that we wanted to have more children, so I had it removed. While it was in, it was great! The o...
Iud
Asked by M.F. from Stockton
on January 9, 2009
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I just had the Mirena IUD put in this morning. I am having really bad cramps from it. I know this is normal (they told me before I left the office), but I was wonder...
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- Hi M., I would take some advil and get your feet up for awhile. I had cramps in the first two days but they progressivly got lighter and then went away. Hang in ...
- I had cramps on and off for about 3 days and they progressively decreased. I found that they were the worst when I was sitting not doing anything (like riding in the ...
- M., I feel for you honey. Yes, I too had the same issues when the IUD was inserted. Give it some time, cause it does go away. You may have pain for a day or two, b...
Birth Control over Getting Tubes Tied!!
Asked by K.C. from Columbus
on April 14, 2007
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I have a 10 year old son and am pregnant with my second due in 7 weeks. I have been planning on having my tubes tied after this one. But my dr keeps trying to suggest ...
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- Hello and congrats on the new baby!!!!!! I was in your situation once, after having my 2nd child I wanted my tubes tied and I let the doc talk me into birth control. I...
- K.- Congratulations on your expected daughter. I have a 4 yr old daughter & LOVE having girls. I am also expecting my 2nd now. I wanted to respond to your question...
- I am 44 years old and definitely done having kids! I wish I would have had my tubes tied! Now, I'm too old to take "the pill" or any of the new things out there. I hav...
Mirena ?
Asked by J.L. from Phoenix
on May 28, 2007
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I am just wondering if any one out there has the mirena (IUD)? I had mine placed last year (September 2006) after my second son was born. When it was placed I was told...
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- Hi J.- I also have the Mirena IUD and have the same problem with incredibly bad PMS. My OB insists that it could not be the problem but it is a VERY noticable differ...
- I also used Mirena. I had it removed in March as an experiment because I think it was what was causing me to be unable to lose weight. However, I never had a problem w...
- My mother had an older version of an iud.. haven't you heard any of the horror stories?!?! you can still get pregnant... in fact, from what I read with an IUD it can ...
Iuc
Asked by A.L. from Tucson
on August 18, 2009
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can I still get pregnant when I have an iuc?
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- It is possible but not very common and as the previous post stated, most of those pregnancies are ectopic (tubal) which is a life threatening condition. If you suspect...
- I did do some searching online for you and most of the pregnancies that happen when there is an iuc in place are tubal pregnancies. If you think you may be pregnan...
- Ur not suppose to.. it all depends how long you have had it in.. and if it was put in right!! CONTACT A DR. AND GET CHECKED OUT
