So, I've decided to go with an IUD for birth control, my daughter is 8 weeks old. The only time my doctor had available in the next two weeks to put it in is when my husband is out of town next week. Luckily my 3 yr old will be at preschool. From your experience, is this an appointment I could take my infant to? Is it relatively fast? I asked the office, but they seemed to not give me a clear yes or no. They just told me that it wouldn't take very long.
Also, if any of you have experience with the Mirena IUD, I'd love to hear them! Thanks!
Re: IUD Question
Mine went in really easily. It took about 10 minutes.but thats because my OB dropped the first one and the nurse had to run to get a new one.
I have to Mirena. I had some cramping and heavy bleeding the day after insertion. I had almost 3 months of constant bleeding, heavier than spotting. My last 2 periods have been very short and light, I hoping they stop within the next 1-2 months. I've had no other issues.
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I had Mirena put in, and brought LO with me to the appointment. He was younger then though, and slept the whole time. It was fairly quick...10 minutes maybe?
I had quite painful, heavy cramping for about 12 hours, then light spotting (not even enough for a liner) for about 3 days. Nothing since.
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Took 10 mins. I was SO nervous because I didn't want any pain. So easy. Light spotting for a day or two. Nothing since. I've had mine about 6wks. Take some ibuprofen and you'll be great!