Thinking about getting an IUD (please only answer if have, or have had an IUD)?

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(yes i already asked this....just hoping for some more answers....thanks!)

Ok, so I am going to be losing my health insurance after November. So i want to try to get a GYN appt and considering getting an IUD before I lose my coverage, so then I won't have to worry about BC pills when I have no coverage. 

Questions to those that have or have had an IUD;
What kind (copper/hormone) and what is your experience with it? IE, side effects, changes in period length, heaviness of flow. (I generally have a 3-4 day period with light flow and NO cramping/other pms symptoms both on bc pills, or not on bc pills....however not on bc pills my periods are very irregular)

How much does one usually cost with decent insurance coverage?

Also is there a certain point in your menstrual cycle it has to be put in? Right before/during/after period or something? 

Oh and i have had a child, almost 8 years ago.

Thanks for your help!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

it is usually inserted during your period when your cervix is naturally more open.  

I never paid a dime out of pocket except the $15 office visit copay with my insurance.

I only experienced side effects with the Mirena for the first 6 months (has small amounts of progesterone but since you're on the pill with no problems, this small amount shouldn't bother you) and my period became lighter and lighter - until I only got two spots a month.  

The Paragard (copper) can make your periods longer, heavier and crampier per my doctor which is why she recommended the Mirena as I already had periods that were bad enough. 

Your periods may become irregular again once you're off the BCP's though, but the Mirena is over 99.9% effective, which is more effective than BCP's and just as effective as getting your tubes tied.

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Thinking about getting an IUD (please only answer if have, or have had an IUD)?

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