tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post6282397071252138441..comments2024-03-16T14:18:11.330-04:00Comments on peaceful parenting: Insight Into IUDsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-43165395300087581722013-04-11T04:12:10.514-04:002013-04-11T04:12:10.514-04:00Super-Duper site! I am loving it!! Will come back ...Super-Duper site! I am loving it!! Will come back again – taking you feeds also, Thanks.The Body Projecthttp://thebodyprojectstudio.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-57364346538558735972012-07-31T00:27:01.993-04:002012-07-31T00:27:01.993-04:00I've had a copper IUD for about ten years. I f...I've had a copper IUD for about ten years. I found the insertion to be painful in the pinchy/twingy twangy/crampy way. I had very slight, occasional cramping for the rest of that day, which didn't disrupt my normal activities. <br /><br />My periods went from 3 light days to 6-9 moderate-heavy days for about 6 months, & remained at 5-7 moderate days for about 2 years. This was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-73205034524177789542012-07-30T19:06:25.303-04:002012-07-30T19:06:25.303-04:00I had a copper IUD for about 5 years after my son ...I had a copper IUD for about 5 years after my son was born. The only problem with it was that during intercourse my husband, who is uncircumcised so presumably his glans is more sensitive than that of a circumcised man, could feel the ends of the strings coming out of my cervix as an irritation on his glans. It didn't exactly enhance our sex life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-50018583206124514312012-07-30T14:53:33.949-04:002012-07-30T14:53:33.949-04:00I had been on the pill for 15 years prior to getti...I had been on the pill for 15 years prior to getting married. Ultimately, I chose to stop taking it because being on the hormones for so long caused me to develop PMDD and I was subsequently put on Sarafem, which caused me to have migraines, for which I was put on another drug, which caused me to have acid reflux, for which I was put on another drug. After being on all of these medications for Jenn D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01493212226011276340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-79915916727915580382012-07-29T20:38:26.366-04:002012-07-29T20:38:26.366-04:00I had a Mirena inserted in 1999 and had it removed...I had a Mirena inserted in 1999 and had it removed in 2011. For 12 years, no problems, no periods, no worrying about contraception. For me it was great. I had it removed just to check whether I was still having periods (I am 50). Periods returned within weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-44624927973404484152012-07-29T16:40:19.823-04:002012-07-29T16:40:19.823-04:00I had the Mirena for over 3 years. Here's my e...I had the Mirena for over 3 years. Here's my experience:<br /><br />Cons:<br />-Insertion (although brief) was EXTREMELY painful (maybe I'm just not good at handling pain, but oh boy it hurt!!).<br />-I had cramping and spotting for 2 days immediately after insertion.<br />-I developed ovarian cysts (which did NOT bother me at all, my GYN noticed them when she checked the IUDs position lulunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-39195607237955380002012-07-29T16:10:43.702-04:002012-07-29T16:10:43.702-04:00I have used Mirena twice. It gas largely bee consi...I have used Mirena twice. It gas largely bee considered the only safe contraception for me because I had bilateral pulmonary cots at 26wks with my oldest child. I have never otherwaise had any pregnancy complications through three pregnancies and deliveries. I had the IUD placed very early after my first child (insurance issues forced it)- like 3 weeks after. I slowly bled for over 6 months Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-2369025864139357052012-07-29T15:58:34.275-04:002012-07-29T15:58:34.275-04:00I've had the mirena twice and after hopefully ...I've had the mirena twice and after hopefully having my 3rd child I will have it again.<br />My 1st I had no problem and after 3 years I had practically no period, which for me is brilliant because they are horrendous - heavy bleeding and clots the size of my fist. I fell pregnant with my 2nd child on the 2nd month of trying. I did have to have an ultrasound to have it removed because the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-64281796626387072682012-07-10T16:19:28.642-04:002012-07-10T16:19:28.642-04:00Where are you Tania? I tried to get fitted for a ...Where are you Tania? I tried to get fitted for a diaphragm (had one years ago), but my doctor couldn't do it and my ob/gyn wouldn't.Kristahttp://www.lastingchangeforlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-91766835441918172392011-12-07T10:50:05.965-05:002011-12-07T10:50:05.965-05:00I had several friends with IUD's that loved th...I had several friends with IUD's that loved them and recommended them, so I chose the Mirena IUD.<br />I was still breastfeeding when I got mine inserted. It hurt going in. When I went for my follow-up weeks later, my doctor couldn't find it. She sent me for an ultrasound & didn't see it. She told me that my body must've expelled it. I didn't believe that, as I am Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-26280206245037082162011-12-07T09:21:23.032-05:002011-12-07T09:21:23.032-05:00I had a Mirena for a few years, and it caused a nu...I had a Mirena for a few years, and it caused a number of physical problems. I had a constant battle against bacterial vaginosis infections, digestive problems, horrible gall bladder pain, weight gain, acne. It was awful! I thought it was just me getting older, but over time began to suspect that the Mirena could be involved. I finally went in for yet another treatment of an infection and Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-86448771613057225542011-12-07T06:51:06.646-05:002011-12-07T06:51:06.646-05:00I had a terrible experience with the copper IUD, P...I had a terrible experience with the copper IUD, Paragard. I had it for several years after my first child, and grew progressively more swollen, exhausted, and uncomfortable physically and emotionally. I just assumed it was age, or the ordinary stresses of mothering. I would love to have those years with my daughter back. <br /><br />The day I had it removed, my swelling disappeared. My normally Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173721838253565788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-32535931941087639472011-11-09T08:59:36.414-05:002011-11-09T08:59:36.414-05:00I had the Mirena inserted in March 2010 and gave b...I had the Mirena inserted in March 2010 and gave birth to my daughter March 2011.. So pregnancy is possible lol.. I thought when my period was m.i.a. it was because of the hormones.. then my belly started to puff out and i took a hpt.. lol.. Needless to say it was the biggest waste of 400$lolJilliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-13641868846462293962011-11-03T05:58:40.920-04:002011-11-03T05:58:40.920-04:00I had Mirena for two years. I had it inserted befo...I had Mirena for two years. I had it inserted before moving to Japan since it's difficult to get other forms of birth control (such as Nuvaring) here. I had never had children or been pregnant, but the doctor said that was fine. I am not an expert and will not pretend to be, but I will tell you my personal experience below. <br />Insertion: EXTREMELY painful for about 12 hours<br />Periods: Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-7932662168564222562011-10-26T23:51:38.402-04:002011-10-26T23:51:38.402-04:00I had the cooper IUD placed 6 weeks after the birt...I had the cooper IUD placed 6 weeks after the birth of my first daughter. I have reactions to all hormonal birth control and it seemed to be the perfect solution. I was tested for pregnancy and it was placed before my uterus had returned to pre pregnancy size. This was where my problems began. The placement wasent painful, a few cramps then everything was fine for about a month. Then the pain Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-69568387866549340222011-08-22T00:30:41.930-04:002011-08-22T00:30:41.930-04:00I've had both Mirena and Paragard. I HATED Mir...I've had both Mirena and Paragard. I HATED Mirena. It turned me into a nasty person. Completely emotional, irrational, stubborn (ok, so I'm stubborn by nature...pffft :p), and just all around unplesant. Thank the heavens my husband is still married to me ;) Oh, and I gained weight too. The only plus was lighter menses. <br /><br />I currently have Paragard, and while I sometimes get Nikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-54064165713228525902011-08-22T00:30:15.865-04:002011-08-22T00:30:15.865-04:00I have a mirena for the first time. I'm about ...I have a mirena for the first time. I'm about to go in for my 6 week check to make sure it still looks good. I just realized why I'm bitchy lately and spotting a little. Duh, I'm suppose to be on my period. But I'm not really.. I like that part about it. <br /><br />My dr said some women get an iud instead of getting their tubes tied so they won't gave a period. My husband is Jessinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-19751113342301121762011-08-22T00:29:38.690-04:002011-08-22T00:29:38.690-04:00I love my mirena! I've had it for about a year...I love my mirena! I've had it for about a year now.. no period. Love it. I'm not as moody too. I still get ovarian cysts, but I got those before I got the IUD, so I have no issues with it. I can't use most hormonal birth control since I have a heart condition, but this one works for me.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-67096271900016519162011-08-22T00:28:11.351-04:002011-08-22T00:28:11.351-04:00I have had a copper IUD for fifteen months now, an...I have had a copper IUD for fifteen months now, and for while no problems at all. And also no hormones! My sister also had it for five years no problems and when she had removed got pregnant in two months:)Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-20010191343426476772011-08-22T00:27:42.013-04:002011-08-22T00:27:42.013-04:00i have a paraguard (the non-hormonal copper one), ...i have a paraguard (the non-hormonal copper one), and it is positively fantastic!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-33435433111087132832011-08-22T00:27:08.233-04:002011-08-22T00:27:08.233-04:00I have a mirena and LOVE it. Have no more periods ...I have a mirena and LOVE it. Have no more periods (just spotted for a few weeks after getting it) and insertion was painless (it was inserted at my 4 week postpartum check). As with any hormonal bc there are slight risks and not everyone's body agrees with it but I thought I'd try it and I'm so glad I did. Because I'm nursing there wasn't very many options and I wanted a Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-84572428199145908562011-08-22T00:25:46.873-04:002011-08-22T00:25:46.873-04:00I've had both the Mirena and the paragard. I d...I've had both the Mirena and the paragard. I do not respond well to any hormonal bc so I wasn't surprised when the Mirena turned me into a hormonal emotional mess. It also really thinned my hair and made me break out. I also constantly felt pregnant, swollen painful breasts. It sucked and I took it out really quickly. I had the paragard for 3 years and despite the stronger cramps and Angelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-25927070331572580762011-08-22T00:24:45.333-04:002011-08-22T00:24:45.333-04:00used the mirena for 18 months after my son....no i...used the mirena for 18 months after my son....no issues no worries. i've nursed and am still nursing with no issues. i have PCOS so the hormones are already out of balance for me. i had it taken out and have only had 2 periods since decemberLeylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-2573068059047865632011-08-22T00:24:21.729-04:002011-08-22T00:24:21.729-04:00I have the paragard IUD, we have a love/hate relat...I have the paragard IUD, we have a love/hate relationship. I love it because it's non-hormonal & I don't have to think about. I hate it because I have random spotting, my bf can feel the strings from it, I have a lot of CM now, I worry I will get pregnant on it & I'm afraid something bad could happen from it, such as, infertility. The only reason I have it is because I'm aJadenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-11180344889571629202011-08-22T00:23:38.776-04:002011-08-22T00:23:38.776-04:00I had paragard twice. Once, I had it for 5 years, ...I had paragard twice. Once, I had it for 5 years, and the other time for just under 2 years. I only had them removed so I could have another baby. I loved it, though. I want to get another as soon as I get the money together for it. I'm using the mini-pill right now, and I strongly prefer an IUD. It is so much more convenient.Annanoreply@blogger.com