Mirena vs. Paraguard vs. Nuvaring

[morleyroarly]

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.

Comments

[levanah.livejournal.com]

ladymsruby -
Had you been previously pregnant when you got your IUD? The doctor at planned parenthood, where I had mine inserted, nearly refused to insert mine when she read in my chart that I had never been pregnant. This was also the excuse [for dr's not giving me an IUD] I had heard during the previous 10 years I was trying to get an IUD and couldn't get anyone to even consider giving me one.

My insertion was perfectly simple. One try and it went in. The worst part was the clamp on my uterus. Until I got home... then it was hell for about 12 hours.

Also, let me confirm that cramps on paraguard can ****ing suck. But they are usually pretty manageable now.

I used to defend an abortion clinic. Thank you for working in one!

[buckminster.livejournal.com]

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.