IUD thoughts?

I’ve done IUDs since getting married. Never tried any other form of birth control. I started out with the Kyleena (low hormone) and I’m pretty sure it messed with my preexisting mental health issues. When I got it removed to start trying to get pregnant, my mental health improved tremendously. 6 weeks postpartum now and just had the copper IUD (no hormones) inserted. The only real downside with copper IUDs is that they make periods much heavier for some women. Haven’t had a period yet, but that is honestly not even a concern of mine. I’d much rather have a heavier period than mental health issues again. The first time I had an IUD inserted, the only thing I’d ever had in my vagina were tampons, so it was pretty painful. I was scared to have the IUD inserted this time too, but the doctor assured me it would be nothing. It was indeed nothing. Just some cramping upon inserting. And with IUDs you never have to worry about missing a pill or a condom breaking. So I am here to promote IUDs!

So essentially, don’t worry about the pain since you’ve had a baby, and don’t worry about the hormones if you’re getting a copper IUD. And they can stay in for forever potentially. No limit on how long you can leave them in.

I was real cranky the day I got my IUD in, but 24 hours of a bad mood easily outweighs all the alternatives imo. Absolutely no complaints after maybe the first week (some general discomfort after that first day, but really really minor)

I’ve had the mirena IUD twice now. I absolutely love them. I got mine taken out after 5 years to try for baby #2 and got pregnant a week after having it out, haha! I have periods but they are like every 3 months and only last 2-3 days and they are more like spotting. I have never had any cramps or weight loss or negative side effects. I don’t even know it’s in there. My husband says he can’t feel it either and we aren’t careful whatsoever and so far it hasn’t failed us either time unless I got it out to purposely have my babies.

@Kendall just want to add that I fell pregnant with the copper iud😅 no symptoms, didn’t migrate.. it was in place with a 7 week old baby next to it when I found out🫣 only had it in for a year! Apart from falling pregnant, honestly was the best for me and my mental health, as the pill and implant did impact it massively x

Whatever you do, don’t get the copper iud! It gives you extremely painful cramps and heavy bleeding and spotting all throughout your cycle. The mirena iud is your best bet!

I had the copper iud but it made my periods very painful and heavy. But it’s different for everyone!

I had the copper IUD first but had to get it removed because it made my periods very heavy and extremely painful! I then got mirena (hormonal) which I loved, had no side effects and provided effective contraception for several years. Only issue was that when I needed to get it removed, it had attached itself to tissue so deeply that I had to get it surgically removed (hysteroscopy) but that is rare Good luck

I haven’t heard great things about IUD’s. I was on the pill before both my kids and it was fine but regularly taking a pill is kind of hard these days so I went with something more permanent that I wouldn’t have to think about. I got the Nexplanon. It’s a small bar in your arm that lasts about 3-4 years. I’ve loved not thinking about taking a pill or worrying about birth control and so far no adverse effects.

I have the mirena and I got it 6 weeks PP I was able to pump for 6 months and it didn’t effect my supply. I didn’t get my period until 4 months ago and it’s been pretty light.And it keeps getting lighter. But I feel like the cramps are worse but I would say they go away sooner. I’m currently 11months PP

I’ve also had Kyleena and loved it. I had it for 4 years and had it removed because we were ready for another baby. I didn’t feel it being placed or when it was removed. I have very heavy periods and with the IUD I had extremely light periods. I personally loved the over all experience with my IUD and would definitely do again when we decide we are done growing our family.

@Bekah 😱 What?! Dang. Good to know 🥲

@Kat this is a huge fear of mine😩

So many mixed reviews! Thank you all🫶🏼 I really would like to stay away from hormonal birth control as I’ve had bad luck with them in the past but I’ll dive a little deeper into each kind and hopefully come to a conclusion 😊

@Kendall I was on a hormonal pill and had to stop because I was waking up in the middle of the nights and mornings with extreme vertigo. I ended up having to see a neurologist and had an MRI done of my brain. They found white matter on both sides by my ears. It was a very scary time for me😩 I’m definitely trying to avoid any sort of hormonal birth control but I’m going to do some more research on all of it!

@Cayleigh oh wow!! yeah, I hope you find something better this time!