Let me go ahead and get the cannots out of the way.
I cannot use:
- Anything with latex.
- Diaphragm. I did use one for almost a year and it was the cause of many UTIs. Something about it bruising my urethra.
- Any spermicides. They irritate me just a little and irritate Mr. W a lot.
- Almost anything hormonal. I'm emotional anyway and with the added hormones...evil raging crying bitch comes to mind.
- NuvaRing. Loved it, but it my body didn't. Think yeast infection without the itch. Bleh! Mr. W wasn't too fond of it, though...felt it too much.
So right now we're planning on Mr. W having a vasectomy sometime late this year or early 2010 (that was weird to type...2010). Until then we've got to play it safe somehow. We're going to try a non-latex condom that I've heard good things about (LifeStyles Skyn).
I'm interested in an IUD, but I have a couple of concerns. I'd like any input on IUDs that anyone can offer. Stories, opinions, anything! Almost everyone I know that's had one says it was the best form of birth control. My one concern is the fact that one version is hormonal and I'm not big on anything hormonal and my other concern is that it doesn't always prevent fertilization, just implantation (right?).
Any suggestions, stories, ideas are welcome!
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i got nothing ...just support
I have a friend who LOVESSSSSSSSSSSSSS her IUD. I say this because she tells us of her IUD love every opportunity she gets. :) If you head down this road and want a first-hand experience, I will totally hook you up with her email (she reads my blog and is very IF-friendly :o).
I don't know what we're going to do either. The pill turns me into Crazy Alison. I really liked the patch when I was on it, but we had to stop it because of the increased risk of heart issues from the patch - that was 5 years ago so they might not be issues now.
Keep us posted on what you decide on, I will need the recipricol advice eventually. :)
Why don't you do what I do? Don't have sex. Bwaaaahahahahaha!!!
Seriously, who has the energy?
Anyway, just joshing you. I have no advice. I had my tubes tied...figured why have the hubby get a vasectomy since they were already in there.
I've thought about an IUD too, but haven't decided yet.
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The mirena has hormone, yes, but it's a totally teeny dose that acts locally on the uterus alone. Many many times smaller than that in the pill- just a tiny amount of progesterone so an embryo couldn't implant.
The copper IUD is a bit more old fashioned, and can cause heavier periods, it doesn't stop fertilisation but it blocks implantation, that's how it works.
The mirena has the added advantage of making periods eventually very light to non-existant. These days I'd recommend it over surgical sterilisation, because it's reversible, if you ever change your mind.
Email me if you've got more q's,
xx
J
How about considering Natural Family Planning? It's effective and it fits all your criteria. You just monitor your fertility signs and avoid intercourse during the fertile period of your cycle. I love it and it worked for us to both avoid and achieve pregnancy.
Hello,
I have the Mirena and I have loved it. It has been 5 months now. I have had one small period and that has been it. I have crazy hormones, but I do not think they are IUD related due to the fact that I had them before this. Feel free to ask more questions.
I had the Mirena IUD and HATED it with a passion! But that is just my experience. I was not a fan of not having a period. It just felt odd to me! Also I gained like 20lbs. My doc told me that it wasn't due to my IUD but as soon as he took it out I dropped all 20 lbs in 2 weeks! I know that they say that it only releases hormones to you uterus but I don't fully believe that. I think I am the only one on here that didn't like it. But I just wanted to let you know.
I hope that you and your hubby make the decision that is right for you!!!
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