Has Anyone Been on the IUD for Birth Control?

Hi K.-
I have a clotting disorder, too, and have to have non-estrogen birth control. I got an IUD after my girls were born. Until recently, when I restarted warfarin therapy, I didn't have a period. Now it's started back up, but it's very light and short.
I have the mirena IUD, good for 5 years. I like that I don't have to worry about remembering to get a shot or take a pill. I also like that, even with the blood thinners, I don't have a super heavy period like I used to get.

Good luck!

I have been on the mirena iud for 4 years now and I have been very happy with it. I haven't totally stopped my cycle, but find that my periods are very light, like only there on the T.P. when I go to the bathroom. I had a hard time getting pregnant after being on the pill for years and didn't want to go through that again, so after my daughter was born, my OB suggested it. I have had no problems with it, can't feel it, would do it again...
good luck deciding

I have a Mirena IUD. It was very easy to insert for me because I got it at my 6 week postpartum appointment. They say it is usually a little harder to insert. I have a little cramping/bleeding at first then have only had spotting since then. If you don't want your cycles to stop I would think that the paraguard which is just copper, has no hormones. I guess it is a possibility with all IUD's though.

K.,

I have had the ParaGuard for quite a few years and have no complaints. It's non hormonal and has improved my sex-life, no need to worry about any barrier methods of birth control as I've tried everything and those hormones throw my body off and I can't deal with all those side effects. I like having a regular cycle every month. Please see: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/...

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Hi,
I have an almost 2 year old boy and am 35 now. I had my IUD placed 3 months after he was born and really like it - I have the Merina I think it's called and it is good for 5 years. I like not getting my period - no tampons or pads to buy! But it's true, I have not had my period at all since before I got pregnant. Anyway, there have been absolutely no side effects (I didn't like the pill or the shots - too much weight gain, mood swings, etc.)
Good luck.

hi my name is shay and yes i on it right now and it is good it is good for 7 years to 10 years i have 3 boys and have been prant 3 other times but i do not wont no more kids so yes it is good i can get it out wen i wont to and put it back in to.

I had the paraguard IUD after my first baby and loved it!!! The nice thing about it was I was able to get pregnant immediately after having it removed. After I have this last baby in August I plan on going back on the IUD. I did have my regular period and like Angie, they were heavier at first. Other than that, nothing else to worry about.

I had a non-hormonal IUD, I don't know which one, but it was a very easy method of birth control--nice to not have to worry about birth control every day! I had a little bit of cramping at first, that continued the entire time I had it off and on but it wasn't anything unbearable. And my periods were a little more painful than usual. I wound up getting it taken out because of the way it prevents pregnancy--the more I thought about it the more uncomfortable I became with it, but that was just a personal ethical thing and had nothing to do with the IUD itself.

Hello. I have had my mirena IUD for two years now and I still have my cycle monthly. There is minimal cramping in the beginning, but after that it's fine. I used to have heavier cycles, but now they are much lighter. I hope this helps.

Hi K.,
I am on the non hormonal IUD and I LOVE it!!! it's called Paraguard and i still get a normal period. it was a little heavier for a couple months but I would HIGHLY recommend the IUD. My sister has one too after she knew how happy i was with mine. I hope this helps!
A.

I had the paraguard IUD put in Dec and my first month I thought I was going to die I bleed so much for 10 days (I have never in my life had a period like this before I usually bleed for 1-2 days at the most if anything at all but I hung in there as my doctor told me it would be this way as my body is trying to figure out what the object is. My second cycle was a few weeks ago and that was much better heavier flow again but only 4 days this time. So I am guess that the next one will be much better. Other then that I love it I was having issues with all the other types of birth control making me an evil B**^& to my husband. I just can't have any other hormones in my body other then the ones I produce on my own. I am back to my happy sexual self and a lot happier.

Hello,
I am also 27 with two children. We don't plan on having any more, so I just got my Mirena IUD on the 13th. I've only had it a two days but I think it will work well. I wish someone had told me that it hurts to get put in. I was so crampy and had to drive my self home. The next day I was fine with some spotting. My only other complait is that I can feel the string end poke when I sit down fast. I read that they soften in time and they wont feel sharp anymore. So there are the thing I didn't know, good luck on your choice.
A.

There are different kinds of IUD's, the one I have is non-hormonal, so I do still get my cycle. It is actually stronger than before, so I had to get used to it a little first. Hope this helps.

I have the IUD, have had it for about 2 years. I do not have my monthy cycle anymore but do have cramping during that time. I do spot once in a while but honestly its the best thing ever. I would recommend it to anyone, no worrys just need to check for "strings" about every month or so. Hope this helps you...