Contraception

[la_musicologue]

My husband and I want to have kids in the future, but for now feel like concentrating on each other is the way to go. I have some gyno issues and can no longer take pills, but I have to be on some sort of hormone because of my endometriosis. I basically have to choose between the Implanon (implant in your arm) or a Mirena (IUD).

I figure since this

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[nothingcompares]

I have Paragard- the non-hormonal IUD and it has been such a rough road for me. I am actually considering getting it removed because my menstrual cramps are out of control. It gets to the point that it hurts so bad I cry. I also have a tipped uterus so I have major back pain, which obviously has nothing to do with the IUD. The insertion was very very painful for me (it's worse for those that have not had kids because your cervix is not able to relax itself (they had my cervix CLAMPED for like 30 minutes), which I guess changes if you've had children). They say that the bad cramps/heavy periods last about 6 months. I dont have any experience with Mirena, though. Other than the cramps and heavy periods (which you obviously wouldn't have with Mirena), I love the IUD and it is so nice to not have to worry about popping a pill, having enough condoms, or getting the shot the right time of the year. It is very convenient and it is one less thing to worry about.... unless you have the reminder once a month like I do :P

There is another LJ community, something about iud divas or something. Im sure someone will mention it, though! Good luck.