Do any of you have the IUD? I just started taking the pill again and I'm not happy with the way I feel. I did some research and found out some symptoms that I have may be from being on the pill for so long. So I'm looking into another form of B.C. and I'm curious about the IUD. Can anyone tell me anything about it??

A girlfriend of mine had it, but had it taken out I believe.
Sorry I don't have more info.


I can't take the pill AT ALL. I've tried several different ones and I get mega depressed from it. It's no good.

CarrieMpls said:

I discovered i had the same symptoms (sp?) while using the pill and decided to quit with them.

Sorry Carrie, don't have any info abt IUD.

All I know is that every time my friend got hers removed, she got pregnant

She had it removed 4 times,she has 4 children


You might want to look into a low dosage pill
Some people cant handle the pill at all.

Get your tubes tied, that should work wonders.

Alesse is a low dosage pill
and i've been on it for a year and a half now -- and it hasn't affected me at all.

jerseykrs said:

SammiJ said:

My wife and I've never used the female birth control, nor do we most often use birth control of any type. However there is a system with control that works well for us.

MickG said:

Masturbation?

JustErin said:

jerseykrs said:

Dude I want to but my doctor won't do it. Says I may change my mind

CarrieLee said:

My doctor did the same to me when I got snipped, even though I had two kids already.

Find one that will Carrie, it's not his decision to make.

getting back on topic ( )

i found some info, not sure if it's just the same old you've been reading, but i dont know anyone that's ever had it before, though, i will ask around

What are the chances of getting pregnant while using an IUD?
Copper:

Typical use: 0.8%

Perfect use: 0.6%

Progesterone:

Typical use: 2%

Perfect use: 1.5%


Advantages to using an IUD?
With an IUD in place, the female does not have to think about using contraception when having sex, or every day in the case of the pill (although she should use other means to prevent against STDs).

The IUD does not change the hormone levels throughout the body as do other contraception methods such as the pill.

The cost of the copper IUD can be low in the long run compared to birth control methods that must be purchased more frequently.


Disadvantages to using an IUD?
Menstrual cramps may increase.

Bleeding may occur between periods.

Periods may be heavier and last longer. This may cause anemia.

Increases risk of serious infection (PID) and sterility.

IUD may fall out.

Pregnancy while using the IUD, although rare, may be dangerous and lead to infections or ectopic pregnancies.

Thanks Sammi. I've read up on it, but wanted to hear from women first hand who use this method. I will talk to my doctor after she comes back from....MATERNITY LEAVE! AHHH!!!

jerseykrs said:

You're snipped huh? Good man. I wish I could find one that was snipped...but would rather be single than date you.

CarrieLee said:

good idea
and don't tie the tubes yet (and don't take advice from men to do so either)
i mean i dont know what u want, but imagine wanting to reverse such a thing... you just never know

all the best

SammiJ said:

Yeah I guess your right. Who knows, I may have a midlife crisis in 5 years and want one of those things.

Although I really don't think so

CarrieLee have u looked into the three year contraceptive implant?

jerseykrs said:

I'm in agreement. That's bullshit.

CarrieLee said:

even if I wasn't snipped, I don't think I'd be having any problems getting anyone pregnant right now anyway



oh, btw, first place.

ThreadCula said:

I can't handle it. I was getting sick..vomitting and dizzy and what not.
Got a lower dosage and the same thing occured
So I'm like fuck it
lol

IUD:- Love springs internal

CarrieMpls said:

Same here...I just use condoms and hope for the best

I still don't quite understand the IUD. Does it irritate the lining of the uterus thus making implantation almost impossible? I really don't understand how that thing works....

applekisses said:

So far your hopes have resulted in 2 furry black chiltens

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Hey!
Since this thread is "Birth control question for the ladies
I wasn't gonna post on this thread.
but I noticed Supa's name as the most recent post.

Supa,
from reading your previous posts,
I've come to the conclusion that you ain't no lady.

What are you doing on this thread?

Illustrator said:

Well you sho don't have a vag

I have a vagina in my heart and therefore I am an honorary member of the ladies club

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

My girlfriend has one. She said getting it put in was very painful & kind of traumatic.

She had spotting for a long time, they said it would happen for about 6 months!

At first she regretted it, but I think she's getting used to it. Her periods are much reduced, and she was told they might disappear altogether.

Also there are two types. One has hormones just like the pill, i believe, one is copper?

It's pretty pathetic that the choices are so limited, and MY only choices are condom or vastectomy! Thanks a lot for making it so easy for me to be responsible!
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