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| Extremely OT but looking for advice. My IUD broke and some of it came out last night which is definitely not supposed to happen...I have the Paraguard and have had it since 2014. I'm going to have to get it taken out and am waiting for my doctor to call me back. I'm extremely nervous because more reviews than none says it is very painful to get it taken out. I was lucky enough to have it put in while I was asleep with another surgery so other than the pain with it after and bleeding, I have no idea what to expect. Has this happened to anyone else? This birth control has worked very well for me as it contains no hormones since it's copper and I don't have to worry about taking a pill. Would you or have you gotten an IUD again after this happens? I'm at a crossroads as I don't want to take a pill and prefer no hormones, but don't want this to happen again nor endure the pain, I've heard is horrible, to get put back in. |
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Location: Kansas | Nope, no way. I use depo and has worked excellent for me the past 2 years, no period, no hormones, no extra weight gain. |
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Location: Missouri | Having it removed was not fun, but not terrible. Deep breaths, and gone. No more pain than the moment. I did not have it put back in and I honestly cannot remember how bad it was initially. Must not have been too traumatizing...
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| I have never had an IUD, but can say from what I've read, someone would have to give me some strong anxiety medication to even agree to have it put in to begin with, let alone take out and put back in.
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Location: Kentucky | I just had my annual and my doc recommended Mirena. She mentioned it would be painful to put it since I have not had children. I opted out at that point. Going back to NuvaRing. I like that best. |
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Location: NE Texas | I have the Mirena and haven't had kids. It was definitely uncomfortable to have inserted, but not unbearable. The first couple of days I had some cramping and then my first cycle was uncomfortable. I haven't had any issues with mine and love the fact I don't have a period or have to worry about taking a pill everyday or anything like that. I've had mine a little over a year. |
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| I have the mirena. It was definitely uncomfortable getting it put in, and I heard it was not fun getting it taken out. But, I have loved having it in. No periods, no weight gain, no issues. I have not had kids either so I am sure that is why mine was pretty uncomfortable getting put in. I will have to take an anxiety pill to get it taken out.... but with that said, my pain tolerance is minimal. I freak out at the slightest pain. |
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Location: Millington, TN | I had mirena put in after I had my baby. It was very uncomfortable being put in. When it was put, I did have a panic attack and passed out but that is just me. I have ZERO pain torelance. This coming from the person who passes out from a flu shot. They first few days was bad cramping, but we were moving and I am sure not being still made it worse. A year later, it is great. No period and no cramping! Now I am scared to death to get it taken out...... |
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Location: CTX | I am on my 2nd Mirena. Well, technically 3rd, but the first one was not inserted properly, so it had to come out 2 weeks after and they placed a new one then. The placement is rather painful (I never had kids, and that makes it more painful) but it only lasts a couple of moments, after placing I had cramps for the rest of the day, so I just went home and stayed on the couch for the remainder of the day.
After that I was golden, no periods, hardly no cramping (maybe 4 days out of the year the first year) and no weight gain.
I had that one from 2005 to 2011. Then we (OBGYN, hubby and I) decided she would do an oblation. I had heavy periods before the IUD and don't want any kids anyway, so that seemed to be the way to go.
The IUD would be removed while I was under. Unfortunately she found out while I was under that she could not perform the oblation (something to do with the shape of my uterus) So she went out to talk to the hubby and they decided to insert another Mirena. So that was done while I was still under.
I absolutely love it!
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| I got the skyla 2 days ago. I was awake, and took no pain medication. It is supposed to be the smallest one of the IUDs available, recommended for women that haven't had children yet and it lasts 3 years. Getting it put in was about a 3 out of 10 pain wise. It really wasn't bad. I have had some cramping since but nothing absolutely terrible. Of course I haven't had it long, but from my experience so far I would recommend it. My doc said that getting it taken out would be about the same as getting it put in. I know everyone is different, but hope this helps you feel better about getting it taken out. :)
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Location: Bandera, TX | I'm on my third Mirena. They always put me under when it is time to get a new one. Turns out I have a "sensitive uterus"..... |
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Location: Desert Land | Herbie - 2016-04-07 6:57 AM I have the Mirena and haven't had kids. It was definitely uncomfortable to have inserted, but not unbearable. The first couple of days I had some cramping and then my first cycle was uncomfortable. I haven't had any issues with mine and love the fact I don't have a period or have to worry about taking a pill everyday or anything like that. I've had mine a little over a year.
This has been my exact experience and I have had mine about a year also. |
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Location: Canada | Honestly having my IUD put in was painless; however, I had it put in 8 weeks after giving birth. I had it taken out 5 years later and it felt like a pinch and was over in a second. I found it no more painful then having a regular pap exam with the exception of the half a second pinch.
Take a big breath and exhale when they pull it out and before you finish letting out that breath it's over.
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| I have a paragard. I was on a number of different pills, patches, rings etc and never got along well with any of them but before I started taking BC I was extremely regular so we decided non hormonal was best. ive never had kids and getting it put in sucked a little bit but I tend to have interesting responses to pain - I'll pass out if I whack my funny bone too hard.
I love it, regular, cramps are minor and if I take a couple aleve on days 2 and 3 they are not an issue, and we don't have to worry about things. I don't imagine having it out will be fun, but the overall experience has been great and I'll probably go back to an IUD between/after kids. |
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| I loved my Paragard, it was uncomfortable getting it put in, not so big a deal to be removed BUT I did have an ectopic pregnancy while on Paragard that burst my fallopian tube. Talk about white hot pain while bleeding to death. Pretty awful. I wasn't okay with hormones either, but in retrospect, I'd totally would rather have done an implant or something. IUDs are an eyes wide open kinda deal. |
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| Thank you for all of the recommendations and words of encouragement. My original gynecologist is two and a half hours away so I called them and they were like OMG are you serious?! I said yes and they asked for a picture and then said they would find someone asap for me to go to where I'm at. Luckily they did and I went and had it taken out. It wasn't as bad as I expected but I suspect it's because half of the T at the top had broken off and that's what fell out, so it didn't hurt as badly because it wasn't as wide. The doctor was so nice and thorough. My original gynecologist is getting in touch with the Paragard rep to see if it was recalled or what the deal could've been. Unfortunately we made the quick decision just to give me a quick dose of the depot shot. I really wasn't wanting anything until I made a decision, but it's good for 2-3 months starting out so that's better than possibly getting pregnant right now when I'm not ready for that. In June I will see this new doctor again and I'll need to make a decision on what birth control I want. I really really prefer no hormones as I like being "myself" and not worrying about bigger side effects. I also do not like taking a pill. As much as I liked the IUD I don't know that I want to go that route again or not. I don't know if mine was just a fluke, but the Paragard is supposed to last for 10 years and broke in 2 so that doesn't sit well with me..my twin sister had the Mirena but she had a lot of hormonal problems with it until she finally had to take it out in a year. I know we're not the same exact person, but we're identical twins and I'd be afraid it would affect me the same way. She mentioned the arm implant but I'm not too familiar with that. If I could have it my way I would just take nothing, but I'd rather be safe than sorry right now and I'm too paranoid to just rely on other forms of protection. As much as I hate having a period, I'm also worried to take a birth control that stops your period. I'm afraid I'd be taking pregnancy tests all the time! The new doctor also wants me to take a panel of blood tests to see if I have any kind of genetic relationship with my mom's incident of getting a Pulmonary Embolism on birth control, so we're staying away from anything with a lot of Estrogen like my previous doctor did as well. No birth control is perfect so I'll have to get over it. I'm not sure what way to go yet but I'm going to look more into your suggestions and do my research. |
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| I had the mirena for about a year... 6 months in I had insomnia so bad, I was in and out of the doctors office every couple weeks trying new sleeping pills. nothing worked...but removing the mirena! |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | I've had Mirena for seven years... I need to go have it replaced but my gynecologist office closed down and I hate going as it is. Blah.
But I LOVE my Mirena. Haven't had a single issue or side effect aside from the few days of initial cramping. I couldn't ever remember to take the pill at the same time, every day. And I HATE shots, so Depo only happened once. Mirena just made the most sense and least amount of hassle. |
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| I'm considering an IUD again but not too sure if I will or not. Please someone tell me if I'm nuts. I got the depot shot Thursday as my new doctor thinks I need some form of birth control (can't disagree with her) and I've been miserable. My blood pressure was high before I got the IUD taken out but now I've felt those same symptoms of what I think could be high blood pressure ever since. I feel anxious, shakey, have moments where my heart beats fast and like it's pounding out of my chest..today I've had a headache I attributed to not drinking enough water but it's a very "pressurized" headache if that make sense? I feel a little dizzy at times this evening and my only thought is "oh s**t", I just got a dose of hormones strong enough to last three months, I'm having these crappy side effects, can they reverse it!?! Anyone else experienced this and been able to somehow back out?? I'm calling my doctor Monday and I'll try to be a trooper and stick it out if it's something that's normal and I will only experience at first and not the rest of the time, but I just feel like crap and regret getting it... |
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Location: the end of the rainbow | If it's the depo shot that's making you feel crappy hopefully it wont last the whole 3 months. I'm on my second mirena and I love it.
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| hoofs_in_motion - 2016-04-07 8:45 AM
Nope, no way. I use depo and has worked excellent for me the past 2 years, no period, no hormones, no extra weight gain.
Depo actually is a progesterone hormone, and long term use will deplete bone density. |
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| Mine was a relief to have taken out. It was pressure but that's it, nothing like the insertion! Although, I had pain and complications the whole month I had mine so anything would have been a relief than what it felt like having it in. I personally would never get another IUD. |
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Location: Texas | I'm on my third one!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! No period no problems! It's only one hormone at a low level! The only drawback is it's uncomfortable the day it's put in but WELL worth the payoff! |
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Location: Texas | I have the marenia or whatever. Taking it out was nothing. |
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| Thank you everyone! Hopefully I make the right decision in a few months! |
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Location: North Dakota | This thread is so topical for me right now! I've been trying to decide what I want (I've never taken any bc before). I'm strongly leaning towards the copper IUD because of all the nasty possible side effects from every hormonal one out there. I have hypothyroidism so struggle with weight gain and hair loss already and also really do not want lowered libido (or decreasing bone density, yikes!) From what I can gather the only issues with the copper is possible heavier/longer/crampier periods OR your body just doesn't get along with it and expells it or it's really painful and you should have it removed. I suppose there is risk for ectopic pregnancy too but I can't imagine that is THAT common or else it wouldn't come so highly recommended by people and doctors. Good luck with your decision! I've never had to worry about this before and it is a scary new world. |
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| cavyrunsbarrels - 2016-04-12 9:19 AM
This thread is so topical for me right now! I've been trying to decide what I want (I've never taken any bc before). I'm strongly leaning towards the copper IUD because of all the nasty possible side effects from every hormonal one out there. I have hypothyroidism so struggle with weight gain and hair loss already and also really do not want lowered libido (or decreasing bone density, yikes!) From what I can gather the only issues with the copper is possible heavier/longer/crampier periods OR your body just doesn't get along with it and expells it or it's really painful and you should have it removed. I suppose there is risk for ectopic pregnancy too but I can't imagine that is THAT common or else it wouldn't come so highly recommended by people and doctors. Good luck with your decision! I've never had to worry about this before and it is a scary new world.
Any iud has increased chance of endometriosis.
Some people have difficulty conceiving after iud removal due to scar tissue or endometriosis.
Everything has risks
The mirena the progesterone is significantly lower then the depo and the research 3 yrs ago (I haven't looked at any more recent) said the threat to bone density depletion was minimal.
I suggest speaking with your internist as I believe hypothyroidism also increases the risk of bone density issues. |
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Location: Always on call..... | cheryl makofka - 2016-04-12 10:22 AM cavyrunsbarrels - 2016-04-12 9:19 AM This thread is so topical for me right now! I've been trying to decide what I want (I've never taken any bc before). I'm strongly leaning towards the copper IUD because of all the nasty possible side effects from every hormonal one out there. I have hypothyroidism so struggle with weight gain and hair loss already and also really do not want lowered libido (or decreasing bone density, yikes!) From what I can gather the only issues with the copper is possible heavier/longer/crampier periods OR your body just doesn't get along with it and expells it or it's really painful and you should have it removed. I suppose there is risk for ectopic pregnancy too but I can't imagine that is THAT common or else it wouldn't come so highly recommended by people and doctors. Good luck with your decision! I've never had to worry about this before and it is a scary new world. Any iud has increased chance of endometriosis. Some people have difficulty conceiving after iud removal due to scar tissue or endometriosis. Everything has risks The mirena the progesterone is significantly lower then the depo and the research 3 yrs ago (I haven't looked at any more recent ) said the threat to bone density depletion was minimal. I suggest speaking with your internist as I believe hypothyroidism also increases the risk of bone density issues.
There is not an increased risk of endometriosis with IUD's. There is a slight increase in scar formation in the uterus. However the IUD does not inhibit ovulation, like most other forms of BC, so it is usually EASIER to get pregnant after having an IUD because you've still been ovulating.
You are right that the Depo effect on bone density with an IUD is neglible.
No one form of birth control works for everyone, but I am a huge IUD advocate. They really are very safe and the most effective. I insert, and remove, IUD's in my practice. I'm on my second Mirena, myself. If you have specific questions feel free to PM me. |
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| Dr. J - 2016-04-12 1:10 PM
cheryl makofka - 2016-04-12 10:22 AM cavyrunsbarrels - 2016-04-12 9:19 AM This thread is so topical for me right now! I've been trying to decide what I want (I've never taken any bc before). I'm strongly leaning towards the copper IUD because of all the nasty possible side effects from every hormonal one out there. I have hypothyroidism so struggle with weight gain and hair loss already and also really do not want lowered libido (or decreasing bone density, yikes!) From what I can gather the only issues with the copper is possible heavier/longer/crampier periods OR your body just doesn't get along with it and expells it or it's really painful and you should have it removed. I suppose there is risk for ectopic pregnancy too but I can't imagine that is THAT common or else it wouldn't come so highly recommended by people and doctors. Good luck with your decision! I've never had to worry about this before and it is a scary new world. Any iud has increased chance of endometriosis. Some people have difficulty conceiving after iud removal due to scar tissue or endometriosis. Everything has risks The mirena the progesterone is significantly lower then the depo and the research 3 yrs ago (I haven't looked at any more recent ) said the threat to bone density depletion was minimal. I suggest speaking with your internist as I believe hypothyroidism also increases the risk of bone density issues.
You are right that the Depo effect on bone density with an IUD is neglible.
No one form of birth control works for everyone, but I am a huge IUD advocate. They really are very safe and the most effective. I insert, and remove, IUD's in my practice. I'm on my second Mirena, myself. If you have specific questions feel free to PM me.
Then the endometriosis risk has changed as when I read the insert with the merina that was one of the adverse effects listed.
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Location: Texas | cheryl makofka - 2016-04-12 2:51 PM
Dr. J - 2016-04-12 1:10 PM
cheryl makofka - 2016-04-12 10:22 AM cavyrunsbarrels - 2016-04-12 9:19 AM This thread is so topical for me right now! I've been trying to decide what I want (I've never taken any bc before). I'm strongly leaning towards the copper IUD because of all the nasty possible side effects from every hormonal one out there. I have hypothyroidism so struggle with weight gain and hair loss already and also really do not want lowered libido (or decreasing bone density, yikes!) From what I can gather the only issues with the copper is possible heavier/longer/crampier periods OR your body just doesn't get along with it and expells it or it's really painful and you should have it removed. I suppose there is risk for ectopic pregnancy too but I can't imagine that is THAT common or else it wouldn't come so highly recommended by people and doctors. Good luck with your decision! I've never had to worry about this before and it is a scary new world. Any iud has increased chance of endometriosis. Some people have difficulty conceiving after iud removal due to scar tissue or endometriosis. Everything has risks The mirena the progesterone is significantly lower then the depo and the research 3 yrs ago (I haven't looked at any more recent ) said the threat to bone density depletion was minimal. I suggest speaking with your internist as I believe hypothyroidism also increases the risk of bone density issues.
You are right that the Depo effect on bone density with an IUD is neglible.
No one form of birth control works for everyone, but I am a huge IUD advocate. They really are very safe and the most effective. I insert, and remove, IUD's in my practice. I'm on my second Mirena, myself. If you have specific questions feel free to PM me.
Then the endometriosis risk has changed as when I read the insert with the merina that was one of the adverse effects listed.
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