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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.Â
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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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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.Â
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.Â
Then the endometriosis risk has changed as when I read the insert with the merina that was one of the adverse effects listed.
I didn't think they did copper anymore |
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