IUD - Your experience please!!

Crystal318 · September 2013

I have researched the Paragard and Mirena up one side and down the other but I was wondering if anyone had an personal experiences they wanted to share? the good, bad and ugly.

I am leaning towards the Paragard. I do understand it may cause heavier cramping and periods.

I am wondering about the insertion process? Did you have to take Cytotec (softens cervix)? Are there any side effects from it? Can you feel it during sex? Can HE feel it during sex? etc!

Anything you can tell me is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

ns1 · September 2013

I got the paragard 6 weeks after having DD. I actually really loved it. It wasn't hormonal, which was really important to me (bf'ing and a history of wacky problems with hormonal bc). Insertion wasn't fun, but wasn't necessarily painful - just uncomfortable. I didn't have to take anything before insertion. My periods seemed just as heavy as normal, but they've always been on the heavier side. I didn't have any side effects that I noticed (I did have some cramping right after insertion but that's all).

Now, I don't actually have paragard, but I think this is a rare occurrence. I have a tilted uterus . My body kicked this thing out twice. After that my OB said, it's not going to work. So, I no longer have it, but, I would definitely have kept it happily if my body didn't reject it! My OB said this has happened before, but only a couple times since she's been practicing.

dragon_chica · September 2013

I have the Mirena. No problems here. Inserting wasn't painful or uncomfortable. It was kind of like getting an exam minus the feeling of that nasty metal being inserted! After about 6 months I no longer have any bleeding or cramping. Once in a blue moon I might have some spotting but that's rare and I tend to have heavy periods. So having the Mirena has been awesome!

QTee · September 2013

Ugh. Read all the risks on the mirena website. I had months of hell, insomnia and horrible anxiety from the hormone. So bad i went on disability at work (doc said PPD). But no previous problems with BCP. Eventually had it out, started to feel better very quickly. Be careful.

simbaroo27 · September 2013

I had paraguard inserted after I had my daughter. It was okay for about a year and then my cramps got horrible and my periods got heavier. I eventually had it removed and so glad I did. My periods are back to "normal" now that I'm back on my regular birth control (tri-sprintec).

PunkyBooster · September 2013

I had the mirena. No insertion or removal issues.

I had bad side effects. I bled for a year then had heavy heavy discharge. I ended up having it removed bc the discharge wasn't worth it to me.

I did get a nasty case of cervicitus about 3 months after insertion but that's not common.

LouRN09 · September 2013

dragon_chica said:

I have the Mirena. No problems here. Inserting wasn't painful or uncomfortable. It was kind of like getting an exam minus the feeling of that nasty metal being inserted! After about 6 months I no longer have any bleeding or cramping. Once in a blue moon I might have some spotting but that's rare and I tend to have heavy periods. So having the Mirena has been awesome!

Ditto this. I have had 2 Mirenas, each placed after having each boy (well, 12 weeks post-partum). I bled more with the second go 'round, and have occasional spotting every now and then, but nothing frequent. Milk supply was well established before I had them placed so I didnt notice any change in my supply.

I cant feel anything, and neither can my husband. I have heard of some people taking Cytotec, but that varies based on doctor. I never had to. But, I did take some Ibuprofen beforehand!

My cousin had an awful time with her Mirena. It ultimately perforated her uterus and she almost had to have an emergency hysterectomy....at age 27.

janinekrause · October 2013

I have the Paragard. My body hates hormones. The first one got expelled. Not sure why but we tried again, and this one has (fingers crossed) stayed put for a year. I think the first one wasn't put in right. My current GYN checked the location every 2 months for a year and it didn't move. My periods are a little longer and heavier though. To me, I don't want anymore kids, and birth control pills are horrible for me so this isn't the worse option. Didn't hurt to put in at all in my opinion.

ALHickok1 · October 2013

I had the Mirena put in 6 weeks after DS was born. I didn't have to take any meds as my cervix was still soft, but they never mentioned any when they spoke of having to put another one in either if I changed my mind after having it taken out. There was a slight pinch when it was put it, nothing that I would say hurt. Once the Mirena was put in I never had a period, mine went away right away. I would say for the most part I loved my Mirena as my pros outweighed my cons. My pros: no period, no back up birth control, I didn't have to take a pill every day, I didn't break out. I just had my Mirena removed on September 9th though because we are ready to try for #2. Towards the end of my Mirena I started to notice my cons: I would get random spotting, it would pinch, DH could feel it every time during sex, if we were having a more high paced sex I could feel it and it hurt like a bitch, and I found that my sex drive went down. I didn't start noticing any of these things though until the end of my Mirena. I had it placed for 21 months. Removal was uncomfortable and made me crampy afterwards, but nothing too bad.

mcconvillejulia · October 2013

I had Mirena placed 8wks pp. It was crampy going in and had a little cramping after. Had a period for about 3 months straight. Than would have occasional spotting. I breastfed completely fine till DD was 9 months old. I had it placed for 2 years. The only cons I had was extreme fatigue and complete lack of sex drive. My uterus was a lot more sensitive too. DH never felt it and I never felt it either. Removal stunk big time but that was because the strings were too short and my cervix was very sensitive. It is out now and I use nuva ring. I like it alot.

BeanNut · November 2013

If you are ok with hormonal birth control, you could try Nexplanon (arm implant) instead of Mirena. It is very similar but since it is in your arm, you won't have any cramping or discomfort down there during insertion or during sex. I had it for 12 months without a period. Had it taken out then because I was not handling the side effects of the hormones very well.

preggersin2011 · November 2013

I have the copper IUD, got it when LO was around a year. Love it! The insertion wasn't bad, just a ton of paper work to fill out and then it was felt like a very long annual exam. No medication necessary. I did take advil afterwards since I had some post procedure cramping which is expected. You return in 2 weeks for a check and to get the strings shortened. As expected my first few cycles were heavier than normal (well at least my 'normal post LO) and cramping too. They are back to where they were post LO and cramping has gone away. I think it is 5% chance that your body will expel it within the first few months. I have to search to do my string check every month.( you are supposed to check after your period that you can still feel the string) I can't fell it during sex and neither can he. That was a big concern of mine too. My OB told me that if you don't like it after 6 months then he'd be happy to take it out. The plus side is that it was 100% covered for me.

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