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morleyroarly ([personal profile] morleyroarly) wrote2007-01-22 09:33 pm

Mirena vs. Paraguard vs. Nuvaring

I have an appointment soon for insertion of Mirena, a hormonal IUD. Does anyone out there have experience with Mirena and/or Paragard (the copper one)? I know it's a good option, and cheaper than the ring over 2 years, but the whole "perforated uterus" thing and the whole "occasional spotting and really bad cramping for the first three months" thing scares me.

Nuvaring worked without a hitch for me - I would be opting for the IUD for the long-term cost savings and the decreased hassle, as well as the lower hormonal load.

[identity profile] buckminster.livejournal.com 2007-01-23 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
yeah, k had issues getting her's. She had to really push for the IUD, sign off that all the risks been explained, and promise that we are 100% monogamous.