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Advice on Mirena Vs. Paragard IUC
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on July 16, 2007
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I am looking for some experiences with Mirena and Paragard. I am really considering this type of birth control method and would like to hear about more pros and cons ...
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- B.- I am using the Mirena and it's working fine. I don't have a period anymore which is nice and no side affects. It did take a couple months to get acclimated to...
- I've had the Mirena for 2 1/2 years now and I LOVE it!! You only have to think about it once every 5 years and its great not having to remember taking a pill everyday...
- I like the Paragard as I had side effects with hormones. I've noticed heavier periods and I've had more cramping with periods than I have in the past. Otherwise, how...
Copper IUD/ Paragard
Asked by K.G. from Little Rock
on April 20, 2009
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I would like any info on the Copper IUD/Paragard. I do not want to use anything with hormones and I found that this uses copper but I haven't been able to find anyone ...
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- I had the IUD that is called Merina, I don't know anything about a copper one, My IUD was okay, but it depends on what you like. I almost never had a period, when I di...
- I had it put in then bled nonstop for 3 months before having it taken out.
- I used the copper-T and thought I'd like it, but within days of insertion I started bleeding, light at first and then heavier over the course of a month until I was he...
Birth Control Insight?
Asked by K.H. from Richland
on August 6, 2009
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My daughter is going to have my first grandbaby in a couple of weeks. She is looking into birth control for afterwards and is considering either Mirena or Paragard, s...
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- K.: I personally used the Mirena for 3 years & it did the job of preventing pregnancy. The one thing she might want to consider though before choosing either one is...
- i use mirena and its so great! no periods or side effects and you can breastfeed with it. just a little cramping the day you get it
- I am still paying off hospital bills that resulted from the Mirena IUD. I realize my situation is very rare, but as I describe it to people I always get a "I know som...
Experiences Using Paragard IUD
Asked by B.D. from Philadelphia
on June 9, 2009
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Hi,
I've decided to try the Paragard IUD and would like to hear other women's experiences using it. I've read forum after forum and most of the posts are horror st...
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- I got the Paragard in October. I hate it. I have an appointment today to get it checked to see if it's in the wrong spot. If it's not, I'm done with it. My periods hav...
- I had my paraguard for a little over 3 yrs and loved it then I started bleeding heavy for like 9 days had cramps so bad I would curl up in a ball and almost cry and I ...
- Hi B., I had a ParaGard in between my two pregnancies, and I really liked it. I chose it over the Mirena because I didn't want to use any more hormones, and, frankly,...
Paragard IUD
Asked by E.M. from Detroit
on June 2, 2009
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Has anyone used Paragard? I am choosing this over Mirena because Paragard has no hormones as I am breast feeding.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
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- I've had Paragard for about a year now. It hurt when it was inserted, but that probably has something to do with when I got it (2 months after having my son). I thin...
- I've had Paragard since November. I am pleased with it, but I am still clinging to the hope that my periods will get lighter. They've always been heavy, but now they...
- I had inserted last August, same reasons as you. At first I loved it, thought it was great. But it seems the longer it's been there the more spotting I've had. I th...
How is your experience with paragard vs. Mirena?
Asked by L.B. from Wichita
on November 17, 2008
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I can't decide on which IUD to use. I really liked the sound of paragard (copper t) because it doesn't use hormones, but my ob/gyn said women had horrible painful long...
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- I have had the paraguard for 6 years and love it. My periods are slightly heavier than on BC pills, but worth it in my opinion because I didn't want any extra hormone...
- I had the Mirena between my two kids and have now had this one for going on three years. I've loved it and had absolutely no negative side effects other than the blee...
- I have Mirena and love it. My periods have actually been lighter. They last a little longer with spotting, but I haven't had it in very long either. The pain wasn't...
Opinions on Iuds
Asked by V.J. from Phoenix
on July 15, 2008
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I hated the hormonal side effects I had with the pill when I was taking it a few years ago-- headaches, weight gain, terrible mood swings-- so I have been considering ...
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- I have the mirena. It is a normal side effect with the abdominal pain but if it gets really painful then you would have to address the doctor. I have had mirena in for...
- Hi V.! I myself have never had an IUD, but I have 2 friends who have had terrible results. One friend had the IUD dislodge and was rushed to the hospital in horrible p...
- V., I had the IUD put in and it was perfectly in place when I got pregnant (without knowing) last August. I ended up with an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured and was ...
Mirena IUD/ ParaGard (Copper) IUD
Asked by C.O. from Houston
on August 19, 2008
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I have an appt with my gyn Thursday to talk about/schedule my getting one of the IUD's. I was wondering if any of you have any experiences with the Mirena or the Para...
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- I still have mine and while it is working, I am not sure I would do it again. For the first 3 months or so I had lots of cramping and pain. The worst part of it all ...
- I have had mine (Mirena) for about 2 years. I LOVE it, not having to worry about birth control. I was very fortunate and did not have any of the possible side affect...
- I was trying to make the same decision just 6 months ago. I read as much as I could find to compare the two and decided to go with the Mirena. I LOVE IT. I wonder ...
