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Q: Paragard IUC Problems

asked by: october05_mommy on September 24th, 2008

Experienced User

In April 2008, I had my 2nd child, a boy. 8 weeks postpartum I had a Paragard IUC placed through my cervix, into my uterus. My s/o and I had begun having sex again at our 6 week mark, and I felt everything and was back to normal (meaning as tight as I've always been). The day I got this foreign object (I now think of it this way), it hurt unbelievably bad and sex hasn't been enjoyable, period. I only do it for my s/o, who deserves the best! I complain that I can't feel it, and it's "loose," but he claims otherwise, that I'm just as tight as I've ever been. I constantly have mucus coming out of me (which I looked up, and it was nice to know that I should get used to that because that's the way this form of BC works, by thickening your cervical mucus to kill and block the sperm.). No one told me this, as well as many other things. I also am having Yeast infections like constantly. I've never had a yeast infection, except for the one time I did when I was pregnant. My body feels like it's falling apart! I have nothing to blame it on, except for this IUC!

I'm very much considering finding a doctor (I just moved out of Indiana, away from my OB-GYN, to Michigan) and getting this thing removed! But then, how won't I get pregnant?? I've srsly tried everything. Every BC method has atleast one body altering effect! Please, please help!

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I forgot to mention...

After having Braeson, I felt comfortable with the amount of healing my body, vagina and all had progressed to. But, since the day they placed the IUC inside me, it felt like and still continues to feel like my body is trying to 'cope' with this foreign object and is trying to do it's best to heal... BUT, since the IUC, my vagina just got tore apart (not literally, but it sure felt like it!) and hasn't healed or progressed any healing beyond that point. My vagina actually feels in worse condition after the IUC, compared to just having Braeson.

Thanks everyone!
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Replies(15)

rooted

replied on September 25th, 2008

Supporter

The IUC doesn't work for everyone...and it certainly sounds like it is NOT a match for you! I don't know a lot about your medical history --- so what other types of BC have you tried?

momof2kid

replied on November 10th, 2008

New User

paraguard problems

I have had the Paraguard since July 2006. I too have had yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis and 3 week periods, spotting in between. I hate the thing and thanks to the hormones can't take the pill. I am at wits end.

rooted

replied on November 11th, 2008

Supporter

How do you react to condoms? They're still something like 93-97% effective, I believe.

aligaterr

replied on January 7th, 2009

New User

Paragard problems

I wanted to share my solution. I got the paragard inserted after my 2nd child. After a 1 1/2 plus years with it I finally got the thing taken out. I had VERY heavy bleeding that lasted a LONG time, discharge, and constant yeast infections. I finally decided to say heck with it and get the merena. I initially did not want to because of the hormones but I got it changed out and things are MUCH better. So far I don't have any ill side effects from the hormones and all of the other horribleness is gone. My OBGYN dismissed my symptoms being because of the paragard but now I know I was right. Hope this helps someone.

mgutierrez

replied on April 16th, 2009

New User

Cramping after sex

After only having the paragard iuc in for only a week and then having sex, I've been cramping a lot since, and spotting

october05_mommy

replied on April 22nd, 2009

Experienced User

It's OUT & I feel amazing!

Paragard IUC gave me a uterine infection that I suffered a week with in the hospital and another 2 weeks at home! Of course, they took it out right away and I had my first Depo shot on April 13th (my son's 1st Birthday!) My body didn't like the foreign object inside my body.. but so far, I think I've finally found the birth control for me =) No bad side effects with Depo so far! Keeping fingers crossed!

borninthe80s

replied on May 17th, 2009

New User

complete opposite for me..

i had the paraguard inserted august 2006, and had bad cramps for about 3 days, after that i had regular and normal periods (actually better than before the IUD) i have not suffered from infections of any other discomfort, thankgod, it doesnt sound to fun, from whats been said.
the only thing that i have found out about it recently, due to it happening, is that you can, even though unlikely, still conceive with the paraguard in place, then it has a second function to kind of abort the embryo, which was upsetting as i was not aware of that being able to happen

Has anybody else experienced this? its the same signs of a miscarriage ??

brittanybella

replied on June 9th, 2009

New User

i have mirena and have not experienced anything like this! it's been a godsend

EclecticHeart

replied on June 9th, 2009

New User

Condoms Are Not Effective

rooted wrote:

How do you react to condoms? They're still something like 93-97% effective, I believe.

Condoms are not effective, they are only 99% accurate when used 100% accurately... the true number is roughly 35%. If you don't want a child, an IUD, abstinence, or surgery is best.

There may be a copper reaction, or it is all in your head, it is a great possibility that sex won't feel the same after you have a child, or compared to pregnancy when you arousal is usually hightened. My guess is you think about what is in you which blocks your arousal. See a sex therapist.

EclecticHeart

replied on June 9th, 2009

New User

The reason why people get pregnant with paragard is douching, which is forbidden because it wears away the mucus that blocks sperm.

nobipregnantplease

replied on June 9th, 2009

New User

FYI I had the copper IUD. It slipped out of my uterus and was resting in my cervix. We took it out on the third, and now I think I am pregnant....This is not common, but obviously possible!

borninthe80s

replied on June 10th, 2009

New User

So the paraguard should be high up in your uterus, so there should be no way of being able to feel it...
As if i try to find my strings i can always feel the bottom of the paraguard poking out of my cervix... is it out of place.. ? or is this okay.. ??

lucy87ruelas

replied on June 23rd, 2009

New User

paragrand

I had i my paragrand for four days i have spoting that seems like light period when isterted it hurt a bit but after that it dosen't even like i have in there

cappy

replied on August 10th, 2009

New User

paragard

Hi, I'm considering getting the paragard inserted at Planned Parenthood (love that place Razz

) and was wondering if anyone has used it and what their experience was. I'm a recently recovered bulimic, but am still terrified of weight gain (I'm at a healthy weight now) and have been diagnosed with OCD and depression, so hormones are out of the question. Some posts I've read said that they gained weight with the paragard and had moodswings etc. I don't see how that is possible since paragard has no hormones, but am wondering if other women have experienced those side effects. Sorry to ramble but I'm starting college soon and would like birth control to be one less thing to worry about. Thanks!

slu2009lions

replied on November 8th, 2009

New User

My Paragard Experince

I had paragard inserted at Planned Parenthood. Overall, the process was pretty good. I won't lie to you- having it put in, hurt like nothing else I have ever felt. (I believe that I have a pretty high pain tolerance) I had bad cramping for two days, worse than any period pain I had ever had. But, after that first period things have been pretty good. My only complaint is that I have heavy discharge 4, out of 7 days a week. I haven't had any weight gain or mood-swings, just the opposite. Hope this helps!

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