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Anyone get an IUD recently?

WendyNCWendyNC
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Give me the lowdown, does it hurt?  How long did you bleed?  I just stopped bleeding a few weeks ago from the c-section so I'm not looking forward to bleeding again!  I haven't decided 100%, but I think I'm getting one at my follow up appointment tomorrow.  Also, does it affect your milk supply at all if you are breastfeeding? 

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Re: Anyone get an IUD recently?

  • DoubleDiamondDoubleDiamond

    I had one put in about 8 weeks pp. 

    It was no worse than a longer-than-usual pap.  I was surprised by how much I bled immediately after it was put in.  (To be honest, I got a little woozy after I had my IUD put in, but I don't think this happens to everyone.  I suck when it comes to blood...but I don't suck blood.  LOL.)  ANYWAY...I bled for a couple weeks - then stopped - then bled a bit more - then stopped.  The bleeding wasn't the issue.  It was the pain.  My MW thinks mine "settled in funny" so it was causing me a lot of discomfort.  I had it removed after 11 weeks of having it in, went back on BC pills and have been happy ever since.

    ETA:  Oh, and my DH could feel it during sex.  Major turn off.

     

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    Geez, I'm hearing a lot of negatives about IUD's lately.  I really wish I could just go back on BCP (I guess it would be the mini-pill at this point since I'm bf'ing), but I had melonoma a few years ago and my oncologist doesn't want me on any estrogen releasing birth control.  So an IUD is my best option.  But I'm really nervous b/c I'm hearing a lot of negative experiences.

     


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  • mariahcohenmariahcohen member

    I was all set to get one at my 6 week appt...but after hearing all of the Bumpies that have one I think I am going back on the pill!  I can't imagine DH feeling it during sex...he was squimish enough during pregnancy!  And please no more bleeding or feeling uncomfortable!! 

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  • sam19sam19 member
    It was uncomfortable. I only spotted for a few days. I don't know about milk supply since I'm not BF.
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  • kristeljadekristeljade

    I loved my Mirena last time, and I love it so far this time.  I can't remember exactly how long I spotted for last time, but after the spotting stopped I didn't have a period.  I've been spotting for 4 weeks so far this time.  I didn't feel it go in at all, but my MW is awesome, and it was both my second child and IUD.  The first time it was a little uncomfortable.  There can be some awful side-effects, so really weigh the benefits.  If you have to have it removed in a few weeks and insurance didn't cover much of it, well that would suck.

    I love having an IUD

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    Oh, and my milk supply did not drop, and once the strings softened DH could not feel it at all.
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  • cupcake_queencupcake_queen
    I had the Para Guard for 3 years before my DD was born with no probs. I just recently got another put in and I bleed for about a week. It didn't hurt getting put in, just like a pap but with a little more pressure. Take a Tylenol before you go to appt. I will not use any other b/c because I don't like hormones in my body. IMO it's the greatest ever! oh and no it doesn't affecy your breast milk.
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