Iud As Birth Control Option Posted: 07-20-04 08:26am
I was wondering if anyone ever had an iud
or knew someone that did? Hubby and I are
considering this option since we don't
plan to have children of our own (long
story). Sterilization is too permanent
for us because we are so young and you
never know where life will take you. I
have read some info on iuds and they have
a newer one that is good for 5 years,
releases progesterone, and can eliminate
or lighten your periods while you have it.
I haven't talked with my ob yet, but will
this week. I know the dalcon shield was
determined unsafe, but they've been used
in europe a lot more than here in the us,
and had little to no problems, with 98-99%
effectiveness since that time. Thanks for
any info or advice you can give me.
Sorry if this was posted recently, I
looked a little and didn't find anything.
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 07-21-04 11:09am
Hi,there.I wanted an iud several years ago
and my gyn at hte time told me no.He said
because I had never had children that this
was not a good choice for me due to the
fact that it may decrease my chances for
having children.I don't know what your doc
may tell you,but it never hurts to ask,the
worst they can tell you is no.Good luck to
you!Patty
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Helton23
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 3
IUD Posted: 03-26-08 22:55pm
I currently use the IUD (the copper one)
and my doctor told me that it is the next
best thing to steralization. I wanted a
tubal ligation but couldnt due to medical
reasons, other than the trouble i am
having now the first two months were fine.
i never noticed it and it kept me
protected. I think that it might just be
what you need. THe doc told me that it has
no effect on you getting pregnant once
removed.
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