I just went to my 6 week and am leaning toward an IUD, but am still a little nervous about the risks involved: whether it could puncture me inside, come out, whether I'll be able to feel it (though my midwife has already reassured me on all of these points).
I'm looking at the Paragard because of the lack of hormones but thought I'd ask in general about others' experience with IUDs-- favorable? Not? Any issues? No interference with sex? Just want to reassure myself a bit more and hear about any more pros and cons that may be out there. Thanks sooo much.
Re: Anyone used Paragard? (or Mirena for that matter)
I am having the same debate with myself.
Do I want heavier/more painful periods or bad acne and weight gain and possible coo coo hormonal reaction.
I had a hardtime on BC pills and never could find one that didn't make me a little nutso. I really enjoyed being on the Nuva Ring for the past 3 years ( that is until I got pregnant on it) but while I am BFing I need something w/o estrogen in it.
I gotta make a decision soon because I just can't use condoms ( latex allergy) and I am afraid of putting anything with "-cide" init's name inside me ( spermacide).
My biggest fear is what if I get one or the other and just can't take it and have to have it removed after such a large financial investment.