Girls, IUD experiences?

[angelicbaby]

My mom is making me get an IUD (I'm 17, 18 in 6 months) and I pretty much don't have a choice if I want to get it or not so how bad is the pain? I'm scared to get it because I feel like I have a low pain tolerance and she told me it's only a cramp and feels like I'm over exaggerating. My sister works in gynecology and said it feels like a really bad period cramp so I'm wondering if it feels like that for most people? In advance thank you for any feedback!

[MermaidLove]

Nahh i have had one for about a year and a half, its been the best decision I've ever made tbh. I can tend to lose track of time so taking the pill every day was not gonna be a good option for me and i ruled the other forms of BC, so i went with the IUD. There have been a lot of really great pros come from my IUD, the whole awful monthly period is basically gone and i don't have to constantly worry about taking a pill at the same time everyday, and i just don't worry about it at all tbh. But as far as getting it put in, I personally didn't experience any pain that i distinctly remember. Although my best friend recently had one put in and she said it only hurt a little the first day but after that there was no feeling of it being there. And i mean even if you do have discomfort then there is always pain meds. But also, if your worrying and stressing about it then your gonna freak yourself out about it. :)

[angelicbaby]

Thank you for the feedback!! I'm feeling a lot more comfortable about getting it now

[btbc92]

Do not get it. I don't care what she says or does, do NOT get a IUD.

"she told me it's only a cramp and feels like I'm over exaggerating." You need to make plans to move out and if your sexually active, stop having sex. Once your out, then you make your choice. Hell no. Not everybody can handle and deal with a IUD. Everything has consequences for later on in life. Do not do it. Your mother is crazy. She cannot force you to do anything you do not want to do. Also if you are a virgin, don't get it when your not having sex or plan on to. You do have a choice. Or leave.

[btbc92]

Also IUD's is risky for women under 25! You can see be at risk of getting pregnant since your within your highest fertile rate between the time of first menses and 25. It is not for you in my opinion. Look things up serious before you even consider it. And makes sure you aren't allergic to cooper.

[angelicbaby]

I won't be getting ParaGuard (copper IUD) and everyone who has an IUD is at risk for pregnancy like any other birth control, it's a 1% chance for everyone. I'll most likely be getting Mirena which makes your period lighter and/or ends it. I'm not at risk for anything and it's completely safe for me to get one.

[btbc92]

@angelicbaby

My question is why are you getting any kind of IUD in the first place? And I meant any kind that includes Mirena. What I am looking at is what is your reason for getting it? Because regardless if you have family in the medical industry or not, your still have to do your own research regardless to what anybody says. Because people lie about these things even in the medical field. I'm not trying to get into your business. But I'm telling you to think. Because they can say it safe, it doesn't mean its safe for you. I'm telling you that as a young woman, you have to think and use your head. Here is what you need to consider as an example:

www.theholykale.com/.../

At the end of the day, you have to make that choice. Not just your mother. You say its completely safe. But how do you really know that, just because you have a sister that works as a GYN? This is what I'm pointing out. It takes one mistake, by somebody who just says: "Go for it." Without considering your well being.

[angelicbaby]

I know it's safe because I've done as much research as I can. My sister went over the rare side effects such as my uterus rejecting the IUD or the IUD perforating my uterus. My sister wouldn't lie to me about what could happen, that's ridiculous. Also, my reason for getting an IUD is obvious, I need birth control and the IUD is one of the most effective

[Freeeckles]

Hi! It really is dependent on how your body handles it. I do not have an IUD but I am on BC and my periods are no regular but also living hell.
I would think it's less about the method and more of how your body handles the hormones?

[angelicbaby]

Okay, thanks!

[Deth2AllButMetal]

I had one for 8 years the Mirena IUD. I had to have it removed because it caused excess fluid on my brain from the hormones in the IUD. The damage is done and I have to have brain surgery in January to place a drainage tube in my brain to drain off the excess fluid. The big cramp your sister explained is more like when it is removed. I have never been pregnant so I have a tiny cervix as I would expect you have as well. I the gynecologist had a speculum in my vagina and had another one in my cervix to pry it open. Before the procedure I had to go to the pharmacy to get a pill to soften my cervix to make it easier to pry open. It did absolutely nothing. I had cramps so bad afterwards I don't know how I drove myself home. No one told me to take a good dose of ibuprofen before the procedure. Please Google Mirena and intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor before you agree to have this done.

[angelicbaby]

My appointment is on Tuesday and I'm highly considering cancelling it!

[MargaritaPeach]

There are also tiny implants that you can get in your upper arm. A popular brand name is Nexplanon. They have the same effectiveness (99%) as an IUD, but none of the risks that scare most girls; perforation of your uterus, cramping, insertion, the IUD becoming dislodged, etc. My son's girlfriend had a horrible experience with a perforated uterus and can no longer have children now. I think IUD's are a terrible option. But the choices are different for everybody. I am glad your sister can give you honest advice. If you are uncomfortable with the idea and are being forced into it, tell the doctor you see that you are very uncomfortable with the idea. There is also a shot called Depo Provera, but it is known for making women gain weight (although not as much weight as pregnancy does! Lol). Good luck, and I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

[angelicbaby]

I'm very scared to get an IUD and I WILL speak to her about nexaplon. I really wouldn't want to be infertile in the future from my uterus being perforated, that would break my heart. I'm having mixed feelings & thoughts on getting one

[MargaritaPeach]

If you have those feelings, then I think you should trust your instincts. There are plenty of other options as far as birth control goes.

[hlab3]

When the insertion happens, it is painful. Feels like very bad period cramps. It'll numb out, but for the first few months it's just a lot of cramps. Your periods may disappear, may overflow, etc. It's different for each body. What other things are you curious about?

[confusedgirl239]

Why are you forced to get the IUD? There are so many viable forms of birth control. I would recommend the pill (personal experience, I am on it and love it). You can also get the shot or the patch. Look into it. An IUD isn't the only way to prevent pregnancy. Maybe it is the best option for you, but don't let someone force you into a decision about your body.

[dragonfly6516]

The only reason I haven't gotten one is because I only enjoy really rough sex. I've been told you can't have rough sex with them.

[MermaidLove]

Really? Lol i have one and i have considerably rough sex and it has never bothered me?

[dragonfly6516]

@MermaidLove Yeah, some people in the BDSM scene here told me that. But we're all shaped differently so maybe some can and some can't with an IUD?

[BaileyisDarcy]

Why is she makibg you get an IUD? Those aren't reccomended for girls your age. Tell her if she's going to make you get an implant birth control, to get the rod instead.

Its both cheaper and a LOT safer. It lasts three years in Aus, and five just about everywhere else.

[POTAYTOPOTAHTO]

You should've phrased the question differently if you wanted real answers. As soon as you say someone is making you do something, all you're going to hear is "that's not okay" "get out of that situation ASAP" and nothing about what you're actually asking. I'm here because I'm also curious because I'm considering getting one a few years from now. If you decide to get it, let me know what it's like!

My aunt had one. I never heard her complain about pain. But she had it when I was in my early teens so she probably wouldn't have been telling me about it if she was. It did keep her from getting pregnant for several years. Then she took it out and got pregnant immediately. It was unplanned but everything turned out fine and now I have another adorable little cousin.

That was a lot of information sorry but I'm just saying I've heard they work well. Just don't know what they feel like.

[Drooogie4]

I've heard bad stuff.

Get on the pill? Its lower hormone and its only a small amount daily, so if you stop, its out of your system.

The IUD I've heard is pretty painful to have inserted because they have to open your cervix. Plus, if you dont like it, ots another appointment to get it out. And in rare cases they can migrate and get lost. I knew a girl who that happened to.

I mean, they have a decent track record. And you won't get pregnant.

But anything where you get large amounts of hormone at once, scares me. The risks are always higher.
I love my pill. 3 years, no bad side effects, no pregnancy scares.

[angelicbaby]

My mom is like anti-pill! My dr prescribed Levora to me on Monday and the pharmacist totally freaked out my mom. The pharmacist said it'll increase my risk of getting breast cancer and since my mom lost her aunt to breast cancer she won't allow me to take the pills. I looked it up when I got home and there's literally like no evidence that that's true but my mom won't believe me

[Drooogie4]

The iud is hormone too? Higher hormone. Unless its copper... but still.

[confusedgirl239]

If this is what your mom is worried about, she should be just as worried with an IUD. The IUD can give a larger dose of hormones than BC does. I''m sorry, but if I were you I would feel uncomfortable with being forced into a certain type. Tell your mom your concerns and tell her that there are other options for you, like the implant, pill, Nuvaring, shot, anything.

[Drooogie4]

you're 18. She can't make you. Its illegal.

[evelator_253]

what's a IUD?

[Felinegirl]

Google is your friend. It's a method of birth control, they put it inside the uterus where it can stay for years and prevents the woman from getting pregnant.