female only Mirena IUD vs. Birth control pills

[lizv123 389]

Also, you're supposed to double up on birth control the first 18-24 months. My surgeon strongly recommends a barrier method with pills/implant. However from personal experience, condoms and NuvaRing are tricky. Not hard, just tricky. And I had a friend with implanon that had seizures, weight gain, and pregnancy. It's all your choice though. Just remember to double up!

[Red_lips_and_confidence 148]

Oh gosh Liz that sounds absolutely horrible you poor thing I'm going o the gyno and I'm going to talk to her about getting on a hormone free pills thy sounds like the best option

[ZaKiya 16]

Yes getting Mirena inserted felt like the dr was climb through my butterfly! I made my husband go with me because it was second time I was getting it done. No issue since being sleeve losing weight but my Water retention during my cycle is horrible I gain min 7 lbs

[altagirl 127]

Talk to your midwife or OB/GYN. I know you have ruled out IUD as an option - but I worked as an ob research nurse for 10 years and we did MANY IUD studies and the stories you are hearing are NOT common, in my experience. (We did pure research, ie not paid for by any drug company). Also, for anyone considering an IUD it is much better to have it inserted when you are on your period - it is much less uncomfortable.

[diva1 29]

I was on the nuva ring before and plan to go back to this after surgery.

[OnlyDownFromHere 6]

I got and love it. I actually had no issues with the Pill but had to go off of for surgery. I'm pre op and got off of it well in advance.

I also have PCOS. Can't comment on the fertility issue as I haven't tried because I don't want kids, ever! But my symptoms have been okay. I have seen an increase in acne but have managed to keep it down by changing my skin care regimen. No biggie.

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[hepktty 30]

Just wanted to let u know I have pcos and fibromyalgia! Since the day I got out of surgery I am 98% better. Both symptoms have calmed down so much. I kick myself why I didn't do it sooner. Migraines are almost none existent. Stopped my prescription and can use Tylenol to control! I also have iud hurt like hell the first week and putting it in, after I am loving it!

[lizv123 389]

Just wanted to let u know I have pcos and fibromyalgia! Since the day I got out of surgery I am 98% better. Both symptoms have calmed down so much. I kick myself why I didn't do it sooner. Migraines are almost none existent. Stopped my prescription and can use Tylenol to control! I also have iud hurt like hell the first week and putting it in' date=' after I am loving it![/quote']

Lucky! My fibro's gotten worse!

[Aries 95]

Yeah I'm totally not getting it . Too many stories about not being able to have babies afterwards :-/ yikes! Thanks for everyone's advice though!

What about the Nuvaring? I've been on Nuvaring for years and its amazing. Insert for three weeks and remove for a week for your period and then insert a new one. Very simple and I had no side effects from it.

[******** 397]

What about the Nuvaring? I've been on Nuvaring for years and its amazing. Insert for three weeks and remove for a week for your period and then insert a new one. Very simple and I had no side effects from it.

I tried it but it kept coming out when we went at it rough tmi

[Denn 66]

I have the Nexplanon - it's in my right arm right under my skin. It's good for three years and uses progesterone - I love it- get really light or no periods and hasn't affected anything.

[OnlyDownFromHere 6]

Yeah the nexplanon works a lot like Mirena. Progesterone only, slowly released, lasts for years. The only difference is that it's not in the uterus.

Nexplanon was not offered to me by my ob gyn. If it were, I probably would have done it. For now, I'm happy with my Mirena.

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[christina0613 103]

Before having mirena I had no period..because of my weight going up n down!! Once mirena was put in my periods became clock work every 29-30 days..it actually moved n I became pregnant n miscarried at 13 weeks 2 weeks after I found out I was pregnant...I wouldnt recommend the 10 yr iud because alot of woman that get pregnant on the iud have the paraguard..even if my mirena would have still be in I would of had to remove it because of clotting risk after surgery. .mirena can be great but it wasnt for me..good luck

[christina0613 103]

I have the Nexplanon - it's in my right arm right under my skin. It's good for three years and uses progesterone - I love it- get really light or no periods and hasn't affected anything.

Gonna ask my obgyn about this