Thinking about getting an IUD?

I had 2 Mirena's in 6 years. I had my 1st IUD removed 1 year early because I was changing jobs and my new insurance was not going to cover contraceptives. The 1st 4 years I LOVED my IUD

My side effect where mainly with my 2nd Mirena,

severe acne (I looked like I was 13)

Severe back pain (even saw a chiro)

Sever nausea ( went an saw specialist)

Did not have a period in 6 years or PMS

I was looking to get one when they 1st came out and had no insurance and it was close to $300 for the IUD itself. With insurance it depends on Your insurance if you have a deductible or a co insurance to know.

As long as you know pregnancy is not possible you can have it inserted. However it is best to have it inserted during your period only because your cervix is partially opened and may not be as painful. I had my 1st IUD inserted 4 weeks post partuma nd the 2nd time it was a swap of IUD

I had 2 unique varieties of IUDs, and preferred the Mirena nice. There had been no part results, besides a lighter interval. It is in brief uncomfortable even as they insert it, however now not painful. I could endorse an IUD to any person who has already had youngsters, is married, or has just one companion. If you might have PID, it could now not be an alternative for you. This is distinguished due to the fact you are not able to mess it up, and also you are not able to suppose it. You by no means ought to believe approximately it, and if you make a decision you wish to get pregnant, you'll be able to have it eliminated and get pregnant the very subsequent time you ovulate. It used to be essentially the most triumphant procedure of contraceptive I have used. This could be a pleasant alternative for any person becoming the standards! If you might have a sexually transmitted ailment after they position this gadget, you're going to have issues. Serious ones. If you might have EVER had one, they do not suggest making use of an IUD due to the fact you're at chance for PID.Those who do not is not going to. As a doctor I can let you know that they hinder fertilization from happening. They don't purpose a fertilized egg to not implant. They paintings through interfering with fertilization. One means is they purpose the cervical mucus to be inhospitable to the sperm. Most sperm are not making it beyond the thick cervical mucus that an IUD will obviously purpose your frame to supply.

I've had my Mirena for 6 yrs now. I first got it after I had my son. Up until that point my periods were irregular and very painful. With my IUD...I don't have a period at all. I don't even have PMS symptoms. The only crazy side effect that I have is that I sometime lactate. It's very rare but I guess it's a small price to pay for the IUD. I will have to say that when it's first inserted there is slight cramping that I didn't expect. Other than that it's been wonderful.

My mom once told me she had an IUD put in , she had to have it removed. Don't recall for sure if there was cramping then but she said she did have it shift around and cause problems,pain and bleeding from it. While everyone may vary I'd be leary of something like that being a possibility to happen during the use of this. Talk to your dr.about losing the insurance and see if they can work something out to get you cheaper pills or other methods to use that may be safer. I'd also check with clinics such as planned parenthood if you can get them more affordably priced. There are other methods to use, if you are fine with inserting a method and are the partner that agrees to use the prevention instead, why not check out things like the sponge as I've seen that back on shelves (just use it as directed and not too long after to leave it in ,don't forget it's in there later on.lol) I'd say you have options to consider and I'd do a little research as to what is best for you.

The IUD can be placed in you for about 10 years or so, my wife used the copper for almost 4 years without any trouble, however every person is different.