I searched and couldn't find anything so sorry if this thread is already been started.
I just had my six week check and its time to start thinking about birth control. I'm wanting something hassle free, so I'm looking at either an iud or the implant. I would love feed back from anyone that's had experience with either of these. I'm wanting to know how they effect weight, if there is pain caused by them, any pros and cons will be greatly appreciated.
Re: Birth Control
I had mirena put in a few days after my 6 week check. I didn't find insertion painful at all, however I also can't even tell when my OBGYN is doing a pap smear. There was some mild cramping for the rest of the afternoon/evening and some spotting.
Less than a week after I had it put in I started a light period that was mostly on and off spotting for four weeks which was unpleasant in that it kept tricking me into thinking it was done but wasn't painful. I'm in the fifth week and have occasional brown spotting. My doctor said irregular periods would be normal the first few months and that they should lighten and could even go away.
I've lost about ten pounds of pregnancy weight in the month I've had it.
Married 2012
TTC #2 since July 2016
PCOS diagnosed 2008