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    i'm thinking about getting an iud instead of another refill of birthcontrol because i get pms really bad on birthcontrol and its not fair for the rest of humanity to suffer
    anyway does any one had an iud? how does it feel ? any side effects i should be worried about? i talked to my gyno all ready about it and she never had one so all she could give me was the technical info.
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    i had an iud for two years. are you getting the one with hormones or the one without? I had the one that is good for 10 years, but i got Pelvic Inflamitory Disese from it (common side effect) and had to have it removed. This was the BEST BC I have ever had and I am getting a new one put in. You can feel it during sex only if the guy is very deep. The string from it hangs about 1inch out of your cervix. Other than that, you dont notice it at all. Any other ?'s PM me and I can give you specific answers!

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    If you've never given birth, there is a strong likelihood you will expel it. I wanted one several years ago and Planned Parenthood in my state wouldn't do it for that reason. I went out of state to get it, and sure enough, about a week later it was hanging halfway out of my cervix and was NOT comfortable. Wasn't comfortable for him, either - first he was getting poked by the string and then he was getting poked by the tip of the IUD itself.

    It's supposed to be great as long as you HAVE given birth at least once. But if you haven't, I wouldn't waste the money.

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    I have wanted one for a few years...but am afraid it will get knocked out of place, and i will get pregnant again....? Does this happen?

    Pamela

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    Pamela.. I never had mine knocked out of place. if it is inseted properly there shouldnt be an issue. This was THE ONLY bc that i would reccomend to anyone.

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    I also want to make sure you know that they do not reccomend the IUD if you multiple sex partners..... i am not sure why though

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    I'm on my 2nd IUD. I have the Para-Gard, the copper, non-hormonal one. You shouldn't feel it at all except your cramps during your period may be more pronounced and your flow may be heavier (especially with the copper one.)

    I disagree with the pelvic inflammatory disease statement; PID is not a common side effect. You are, however, at a greater risk of developing it than without the IUD.

    Insertion can feel a little crampy but it shouldn't be painful or anything. Hope that helps.

    Here's some info about the iud from the planned parenthood site

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    Great thanks!

    In another post. It was said that at first insertion you are dizzy may faint etc. I don't need that shit.

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    Pamela, when I had mine inserted they gave me Valium and prescription-strength Ibuprofen beforehand. It hurt but the pain didn't last long, and the Valium knocked me out. I did get a bit dizzy while they were inserting it but I was lying flat on my back so it didn't matter. They had a poster on the ceiling for me to look at, to distract me.

    Kharisma, they recommend it for the monogamous only because it does increase your risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, which in turn increases your risk of cervical cancer. Those in a mutually monogamous relationship are unlikely to get PID but those with multiple sexual partners do run the risk, and that risk is increased by the IUD string.

    So the IUD is great, *IF* you have given birth and are in a mutually monogamous relationship. Important qualifications.

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    Neko,
    Have you ever thought about taking Estroven PMS? You can find it at most drugstores by the other Estroven products for women. It works great for the Bitchy PMS symptoms.
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    http://www.estroven.com/pms/indexpms.html

    Here's the website so you can see what you are looking for if you decide to try it.
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    I am in a monogomus relationship, have been for the entire time i had the IUD and still got the PID.


    What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - PID?
    PID is said to occur when the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries become infected. This occurs most commonly from infection with gonorrhea and/or chlamydia but many other organism have also been incriminated. While no single or combined factor appears to predetermine who will or won't be subject to PID there are however a number of predictors which are alluded to:

    Women who are sexually active at a young age, specifically below 24 years of age.
    Women with multiple sex partners.
    Women who indulge in a high frequency of sexual activity.
    Women who have new sexual partners within previous 30 days.
    Women who use Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs) for contraception. The likelihood of PID in women who use IUDs (excluding Dalkon Shield) appears to be highest in the first four months after insertion of the IUD.




    The Relationship Between PID and IUD's
    Whether PID is more of a problem in women using IUD's is unclear. Some studies show a higher likelihood of developing PID in women using IUD's as a contraceptive method. Other studies suggest PID only might be more symptomatic earlier. In either case it is common practice to remove an IUD once PID has been diagnosed. However, what effect this has on an acute infection is still unclear. Since women with PID are at high risk of a further episode of PID, the use of an IUD in women who have already suffered from PID is generally discouraged.

    When a abscess involving the fallopian tubes and/or ovaries is present intravenous antibiotics should be used and high therapeutic levels achieved before the IUD is removed.

    Other physicians believe that the IUD should only be remove at least 48 hours after beginning therapy for gonorrhea or chlamydial infections unless there are other mitigating circumstances which pose a greater risk than that of PID (e.g., an unwanted pregnancy).


    http://www.well-net.com/womenshealth/pid-1.html


    This is the webpage I got the info from.

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    IUD's aren't for everyone, just as other BC's aren't. A friend of mine swears by Estroven PMS, it was the only thing that worked for her, maybe you should try that for a month before you make the leap to an IUD. It is hard on your body to be changing BC, especially if you are trying to lose weight, and it doesn't really help with PMS (or weight loss) when your hormones are fluctuating.
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    I have a Mirena IUD and love it. It hurt like hell to insert and when I have to replace I hope I can find somebody to knock me out cold to replace it cuz I don't think I can stand it again. Otherwise it's great to have.

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    Just to point out, PID does not increase your risk of cervical cancer. If you have certain strains of HPV (which causes genital warts), you are at an increased risk of cervical cancer. PID puts you at increased risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancies. Complications of PID include tubo-ovarian abscess, perihepatitis, and even peritonitis. If you develop a tubo-ovarian abscess, antibiotics alone will not cure it. It needs to be drained surgically.
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    I got my Paragard one year ago not on my period and nulliparous (never pregnant). I love it and haven't had any problems!

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    the mirena made me have periods for a week and a half, they were really heavy too. although everyone is different i dont suggest it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kharisma View Post
    I am in a monogomus relationship, have been for the entire time i had the IUD and still got the PID.


    What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - PID?
    PID is said to occur when the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries become infected. This occurs most commonly from infection with gonorrhea and/or chlamydia but many other organism have also been incriminated. While no single or combined factor appears to predetermine who will or won't be subject to PID there are however a number of predictors which are alluded to:

    Women who are sexually active at a young age, specifically below 24 years of age.
    Women with multiple sex partners.
    Women who indulge in a high frequency of sexual activity.
    Women who have new sexual partners within previous 30 days.
    Women who use Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs) for contraception. The likelihood of PID in women who use IUDs (excluding Dalkon Shield) appears to be highest in the first four months after insertion of the IUD.



    The Relationship Between PID and IUD's
    Whether PID is more of a problem in women using IUD's is unclear. Some studies show a higher likelihood of developing PID in women using IUD's as a contraceptive method. Other studies suggest PID only might be more symptomatic earlier. In either case it is common practice to remove an IUD once PID has been diagnosed. However, what effect this has on an acute infection is still unclear. Since women with PID are at high risk of a further episode of PID, the use of an IUD in women who have already suffered from PID is generally discouraged.

    When a abscess involving the fallopian tubes and/or ovaries is present intravenous antibiotics should be used and high therapeutic levels achieved before the IUD is removed.

    Other physicians believe that the IUD should only be remove at least 48 hours after beginning therapy for gonorrhea or chlamydial infections unless there are other mitigating circumstances which pose a greater risk than that of PID (e.g., an unwanted pregnancy).




    This is the webpage I got the info from.
    I believe this info is really outdated. The Dalkon Shield was pulled from the market in 1975! PID is really low risk now with the newer IUD's. My Dr. said and IUD increases your risk about the same as using tampons does. As for expulsion if you've never given birth, that also isn't very common. A good friend of mine (who has no kids) got one about a year ago and mentioned that the Dr. told her it was a risk, but pretty remote (kind of the way they tell you heart attack and stroke are a risk of the pill).

    I was really happy with my Para-Guard (non-hormonal). No bloating, crankiness, or headaches. No side effects what-so-ever.

    Pain can really vary from what I understand though. I always think Pap's are pretty painful and to me it was about the same (removal hurt a little more, but wasn't unbearable). No dizzyness or anything, just a real sharp pinch and it was over. A friend though said it hurt like hell and took about 1 or 2 min for insertion (mine was probably 30 secs), though she didn't get dizzy or anything either.

    Hope this Helps!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunny View Post
    I have a Mirena IUD and love it. It hurt like hell to insert and when I have to replace I hope I can find somebody to knock me out cold to replace it cuz I don't think I can stand it again. Otherwise it's great to have.
    I was really interesed in getting an IUD until I read that. I thought maybe I was just wussing out, but after some more research, I read they just push it up in there! Is that true? If so, I'll pass.

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    ^It depends on what you mean by "push it up there." They do open the vagina with a speculum and use some sort of skinny device to insert the iud into the cervix. The iud is T shaped but I'm quite certain that the top part of the T collapses down so that it is like an l while they insert it.

    Also, to update my own experience with the IUD I am currently on my 3rd! My second one expelled due to improper placement. Expulsion sounds like it might be painful but to be honest I never even knew it was out of place! It was only discovered during a routine pap. I had an "emergency" replacement and man did that SUCK since I hadn't taken any tylenol beforehand. They did hook me up with a small bottle of vicodins though for afterwards.


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    Quote Originally Posted by PleasureVictim View Post
    I was really interesed in getting an IUD until I read that. I thought maybe I was just wussing out, but after some more research, I read they just push it up in there! Is that true? If so, I'll pass.
    They will use a speculum, like with a Pap to open your vagina and see your cervix, then they insert it with the arms collapsed (it will be in this small plastic tubing, not even as big around as a pencil). At this point I only felt pressure (and I'm a wimp). Then when they take the tubing off and move the arms into position there is a sharp sting (kinda took my breath). That part lasted about 10-15 secs. Then the whole thing is over in a couple of minutes and you shouldn't have any pain except for maybe a few cramps. I didn't even take Tylenol before hand, and didn't have much more pain than with a Pap.

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    i have an appointment to have my paragard inserted on the 28th.
    ill let you know how it goes!

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    I will have had my IUD for almost a year now. I got it inserted before I left for college because I did not want to deal with taking pills when I'm stressed because I would forget about them and end up not taking them.

    They told me to come in while I was on my period. I took a couple advil before I went, and they had me lie back on the table. She used a tool to measure the depth of my uterus (caused a little bit of cramping), then numbed my cervix with an injection of numbing stuff (didn't hurt, but I did look up when she whipped out with the needle, which was longer than normal because it had to reach my cervix! I'm not afraid of needles but I didn't want to see it while lying so prone!) She then took the tool with the mirena on it (It looked like a long clear tube with a trigger on one end and the collapse Mirena on the other) She inserted it, I cramped a bit, and had me lie down for a while in case I passed out (a precaution. I didn't even get dizzy.) They told me I might cramp for about a week. Until a week was over, no sex, no tampons, nothing inserted into the vagina (I had to use Pads instead of my usual DivaCup). I went to my full time job right after the appointment. It was effective immediately, and I've been happily boinking the same dude since.

    I was told that it was best for women in monogamous relationships because of STD's increasing the risk of PID. You have to check the strings after sex and after your period. It's good for five years. It is as effective as sterilization and completely reversable. I love it. I wish I had gotten one sooner!

    Also, my insurance completely covered it!

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    I'm getting one in a month, the Paragard, and I'm a bit relieved to see that there are other women who haven't given birth who liked it. I'm tired of having to deal with it on a regular basis and would like to get off the hormones as well. I'll update with my experience -- for the past four/five years I've used NuvaRing and liked it fine. Anyone else who cares to share tips for an, um, relaxed insertion experience, please do.

    Oh, I'm also hopeful about insurance covering it - that would be most excellent.

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    I took a valium for insertion and it still hurt like hell. When I get it replaced I'm going to try to get them to put me under anesthesia.

    If you have good insurance it might pay for at least part of it. When I got mine I had great insurance and it paid for 80%.

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