Contraception question

I have a copper iud. It’s ok. More spotting than usual and I can feel it, or just more aware of it, when on my period. But that’s about it.

@Michele if you don’t mind me asking, can you both feel it? Is that IUD hormonal? Just worried about breastfeeding. I went back on the pill after my first baby and it tanked my supply. Thanks for replying!

I would add that we want to have another baby in about 2 years. Is the IUD a longer term contraception?

The copper iud is non-hormonal. You can keep it in for up to 5 years I think but can take it out earlier. I had the hormonal one before and took it out after 11 months. I only feel it when I’m on my period, it more feels like a tampon is in. During sexy my bf doesn’t feel it at all but my cervix is more sensitive depending on the time of month as it can hurt when he hits it. My doc made the string longer so there is no pokey end.

@Michele thank you so much! I’m going to ask about it this week at the doctor ☺️

A warning, if you do decide to use it. It’s so painful getting it put in. It doesn’t last but still hurts and take several days to heal from it.

I’ve also had copper IUD twice before. My OBGYN put it in after birth of my daughter and did a nerve block so I didn’t even feel it and it was so much better than the first one by a GP. I never had more spotting/heavier periods and couldn’t feel it at all

@Fleur regretting not having it put it during my Caesarean now 🤔

I don’t know if they can do that? I’m pretty sure I had to wait until like 10 weeks pp because the cramps post birth can be severe and need to heal first but not sure if same for Caesar

@Fleur I’m so jealous. The obgyn said just take Advil. It’s only a pinch. It was so painful!

Oh really? I’ve had it put in without anything by my GP but she was pretty good and just took some nurofen that evening for some cramps. But my OB was def amazing with the nerve block

@Fleur I had 2 out in. Both with no meds. I didn’t bother with Advil. Usually does nothing anyways. It was so bad. At least it doesn’t last then after it’s just some cramping. It’s only the insertion that hurts.

LOVE my copper IUD. The set it and forget it of birth control