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11-19-2012 at 12:44 PM
AppleMomma
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XP: Those Who Got an IUD

I'm nervous as heck about getting mine put in only because I haven't had an IUD before.

I went on the pill years ago, but with 3 kids keeping me running, I've opted to get an IUD to avoid missing any pills.

I would like to know what you would tell someone to be prepared for when getting an IUD.

Level of pain during insertion? And afterwards?

Thx!


 
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11-19-2012 at 1:24 PM
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I never had an IUD either and I love it. I got Mirena a few months ago.

It wasn't really painful, so much as very uncomfortable. Think of a regular exam combined with a crampy period.

I was instructed to take one of my high mg motron from my c-section 1 hour priot to my insertion to help with the discomfort. I had a little bit of spotting afterwards for ike 2 days, but nothing major. I cam back a month later to make sure that it was still in place and it  was and it has been great.

I haven't had a period since (although I do have PCOS and didn't really have a period before that either).

Just make sure to talk to your doctor, but I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to mess with the pill. I want another child, but not anytime soon, and this way I don't have to worry about b/c and forgetting to take the pill.

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11-19-2012 at 2:03 PM
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Talk to your doctor about what to expect as far as pain during and after insertion, bleeding and anything else you have questions about. When I went in for my pp check-up, I had no idea which direction I was going to go and asked questions about everything from the mini-pill to IUD's to the shot. I finally decided on Paraguard and although I haven't had it put in yet (I had an slightly abnormal pap at my first appointment at the beginning of my pregnancy and I have to have a coloscopy before an insertion), I pretty much already know what to expect. She said there would probably be slight discomfort and bleeding for the first few days. The bleeding will vary from spotting to like a light period, but she said that your body has to get used to having it in there so expect on and off bleeding for the first month.
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11-19-2012 at 3:24 PM
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I just got one and it was no big deal at all. Worst part was them trying to locate my cervix because apparently it was REALLY high. But I didn't even feel the insertion and no cramping afterwards or bleeding either. 
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11-19-2012 at 4:47 PM
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My first attempt at an IUD, the pain was excruciating. I tried to get it done at my 6 week PP check up but my uterus was still too big. I'm not sure if I was still not healed enough or if the doctor was rough or what but it was awful. I could barely sit down on the drive home and I was sore for two days and bled like crazy.

Several months later I tried again and it was painless. Just a little cramping but that was it.I took ibuprofen before hand and I went when I was on my period so my cervix was already open. I also took an anti-anxiety pill that they prescribed me since I was so scared and it calmed my nerves a bit. Wasn't sore afterwards and only had my typical period cramps. From what I have heard and researched, my first experience was the abnormal one.

I got the Paragard and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. It has changed my period... I now spot a 4 days before my period (never did before) then have 1-2 days of insanely heavy bleeding, then about 3-4 days of very light bleeding. So it seem like I bled forever, however I actually have LESS cramps now then before. I love that it doesn't have any hormones and I never even have to think about it. Best birth control ever!
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