Anyone have an IUD?

mason15

I'm looking into getting an IUD after the baby is born because I haven't had good luck with many of the different BC pills in the past (lots of breakthrough bleeding.)  Just wondering if anyone has one and which one you have, along with how it's working.  We don't want another baby for a few years, so I think this will be a good choice and it's save for breastfeeding.

MrsCali_Bride

I've had the Mirena for two years now and I love it.  I had a little spotting for about a week after insertion but nothing else, really.  I haven't had a real period since before I got pregnant with my son.  They have virtually disappeared with the Mirena.  I get a little brown spotting for one day and it is done.  Nothing that a pantyliner can't handle.  I definitely give it a thumbs up.

*Amy*

I have a mirena and I love it.  Unlike some, I still get my period every month (it is so much lighter which is great) I have had no emotional side effects either which is great. I love not having to worry about taking the pill everyday.

zacook

i have mirena... I got it at my 6wk check up after dd so far I love love love it... sil has had if for 4 years and recommended it to me b.c she loved it sooo much!

*Amy*

I did bleed for 2 mo after insertion, which was annoying, but after that it was awesome!

mrsterry

I had ParaGard and loved it.  I plan to get it again soon...should've already gotten it but haven't yet.

When I got it, I was 5mo pp and hadn't had a pp af yet...it came shortly thereafter and was regular.  I had some minor cramping the day of insertion, but nothing that advil couldn't help.

My periods were not heavier than normal nor did I have horrible cramps...both of those are reportedly common with ParaGard.