Anyone use an IUD?

I have had both a copper IUD & Mirena. I had copper first, it was in for 8 years and in that time I had absolutely no issues. It was never even a thought. The intention was to keep it in the full 10 but it dislodged around year 8. I had it removed and Mirena put in. I hated this one because of the hormones. I had terrible pain & cramps. Took that one out after 4 months.. the copper is definitely worth it if you have no plans on getting pregnant again or soon. The insertion is the worst of it

I’ve heard a bunch of bad experiences with the copper. I did the Liletta IUD before giving birth for 3 years. There is about 2 months of cramping off and on and 2 months of spotting off and on. And then I didn’t have a period again until I had it removed. And kinda could forget it was even there. TMI, except for during rough sex.

Adding that I’m having another IUD put back in next month so I’m pro-IUD

I used the Mirana IUD but had it removed after 7 weeks of consistent bleeding but I’ve got friends who didn’t bleed. So i think it depends on how your body reacts to it.

My husband underwent a vasectomy procedure. We did not opt for an (IUD), but I am aware of friends who have used IUDs. I also know of a family member who used an IUD, but unfortunately, it shifted from its intended position and perforated the her uterus. As a result, she had to undergo surgery, and she is now expecting a child in September.

I work placing these and these are the things I hear most often. (Not medical advice) I’m considering getting Mirena at my postpartum appointment Mirena: hormonal, 8 years, most people have no menses, it’s common to have irregular bleeding but this can usually be managed w/ provider. Kyleena /Skyla: lower hormones, 3-5 years depending on which, usually more normal periods. Copper: no hormones, 12 years, not usually good if you have heavy / painful periods because it can make them worse. I’d really research it before picking one but I’d avoid tiktok because it all seems to be negative on there

I've had Skyla for 2.5 years currently and did a full 3 years before I decided to get pregnant. Never had any issues. A pro is that I don't really have menstrual cycles anymore.

Don’t do it . There’s a whole documentary on the dangers of these “birth control “ methods and iuds r the worst for ur body . It’ll lower ur immune system cuz it’s a foreign object inside u so ur body keeps trying to eject it .

Men can wear condoms without side effects

Women have died from internal bleeding or blood clots .

@Ana my man won't wear a condom or get fixed so I don't really have a choice.

Mirena

Copper coil changed my life. So so grateful for it. Mirena was a nightmare. Made me so anxious and depressed with the hormones. Took it out and have never felt better. Almost instant.

Had Skyla for 3 years. Then Covid happened and I lost my job and insurance and couldn’t have it removed on time. So got it out 1.5 years later and it was totally fine. Was able to have my daughter in Jan. And now have Mirena and it’s been fine. Did have longer bleeding spotting the first 5 wks after placement but I was also 7wks post partum and I was still healing. No real periods to speak of since only a few days here and there I spot for 1-2 days then it stops. So far no complaints. I’m ebf my daughter and no issues there either. When bleeding starts it might drop slightly but nothing crazy.