IUD removed. :(

triplea1819

I had my 4 week check of my IUD.  The NP could not find the strings, so I was sent for an US.  Urgh. 

Mirena was sideways in my uterus.  1 side was OK, the other was embedded into the endometrium lining, on the verge of pushing through the uterus wall.  I was sent right into the drs office and she pulled it. 

Unfortunately it is one of the side affects.  She said if it happens once, the chances go up it will happen again.  I am no longer a candidate for IUD.  I am bummed.  i really wanted a no think birth control.  

she sent me home with 3 months of yaz, and a follow up appt in 2 months to discuss what my plan is for long term.  with all the craziness of my life I am not sure if I can remember the pill.  

Any suggestions on a birth control option that is not an IUD, and not a pill? 

Thanks!

polkadotsock

You could try Depo- the shot. It's every three months.

AllisaurusRex

I used the Nuva Ring prior to BFP and LOVED it. You didn't say if you are BFing or not, and I don't know if the ring is safe/won't affect supply while nursing. If you are FF or if your doc says it's okay while BFing that would be a great option.

Jettscy

My sister had the same thing happen to her.  She than went back and had Implanon put in.  The Ob only charged a hundred dollars for it and it last three yrs.  If you decide you want to have one sooner you only have to pay a Dr.'s visit to get it out.  For more info: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/birth-control-implant-implanon-4243.htm

misskristina21

All these horror stories about Mirena's are scaring me.. yikes! I have never been able to be on the pill because my life is way to crazy to remember and I was on the depo shot for 3 years while in high school but it made me gain weight like crazy (60lbs over those 3 years) my OB doesn't even recommend it because it does that and other side effects

SnoopyLuv

Jettscy:

My sister had the same thing happen to her.  She than went back and had Implanon put in.  The Ob only charged a hundred dollars for it and it last three yrs.  If you decide you want to have one sooner you only have to pay a Dr.'s visit to get it out.  For more info: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/birth-control-implant-implanon-4243.htm 

I had an Implanon and liked it a lot. I got it taken out because we were TTC and had no issues with it. I had a bit of spotting in the beginning and my arm was bruised/hurt for a few days getting it in and out but otherwise it was awesome fool-proof BC.

I was also on Nuva Ring and liked that but I kept forgetting to put a ring in and ended up PG and had a miscarriage because I just couldn't remember!

J+MS

I'm using the nuvaring and I like it so far...it's pretty effortless, as long as you set a reminder to remember when to take it out/put it back in. I don't see how people forget to put it back in, but then again, I'm scared to death to get pregnant right now.

Lisa&Mark

Was on Nuvaring before DD and between kids. Loved it.