Unless you get your allergies for all metals tested in advance, you definitely should not get a copper IUD. Reports from users with nickel allergies are mixed - some do okay, some don't. I have an intolerance to nickel and I have a copper IUD and it's been okay. I also previously had the Mirena (with hormones).
If you want to cruise through the facts of IUDs and get real experiences beyond mine, check out the LJ comm iud_divas which is where I went before my Mirena was inserted. It's super helpful there and there's lots of good stuff in the tags.
There's an entry where people discuss paragard and nickel allergy. As you'll see, a mixed bag.
I can't tolerate hormones, am allergic to latex and no one will sterilize me because how can I possibly know my own mind at 31, right? *sigh*
Here's the things to know about IUDs in general:
1) increased cramping during your cycle.
2) copper IUD lasts for, depending on who you ask and what country, 5-10 years. I was told 10 for mine, which will take me to menopause most likely or close enough. Still considering a tubal anyway at 36 (which is when they'll do it without whining)
3) expulsion rates are small and most likely in the first year. if you expel one, there's a greater chance you'd expel another. Women who've never had kids are more likely to expel but my Mirena stayed the full five years and a month it was in until I had it swapped.
4) ectopic pregnancy risk increases with an IUD somewhat
5) copper IUDS are about $75 for just the IUD here and aren't covered by drug plans because it isn't a drug. Costs vary state to state on your end. Planned Parenthood is cheapest usually. You'll be looking at up to $200 for insert plus device.
6) if you wanted to consider the Mirena, which has hormones in it, it often kills periods or dramatically lessens flow. Some women (me) have a LOT of side effects and experience withdrawal from it (Mirena crash). I wish it had worked out because the hormones made a double protection against pregnancy but oh well. I recommend you avoid Mirena because of mood issues it can cause.
7) insertion can be uber painful - most women feel like absolute shit the day of, maybe a few days longer. I had three brutal days but my insertion was atypically bad - I nearly fainted and threw up with the Mirena. I was unconscious for the Paragard because I had a simultaneous ablation so I can't comment on any pain difference (most say there's no difference). Have someone drive you home after if you can. Just in case.
8) your periods will likely get heavier on a copper IUD and/or go wonky for the first few months after insertion
Phew! There's a start! But seriously, metal allergy testing. Crucial. Allergy manifests as a violent UTI-like monster with uterine agony and there are no refunds obviously.
If you want to cruise through the facts of IUDs and get real experiences beyond mine, check out the LJ comm iud_divas which is where I went before my Mirena was inserted. It's super helpful there and there's lots of good stuff in the tags.
http://iud-divas.livejournal.com/1210716.html
There's an entry where people discuss paragard and nickel allergy. As you'll see, a mixed bag.
I can't tolerate hormones, am allergic to latex and no one will sterilize me because how can I possibly know my own mind at 31, right? *sigh*
Here's the things to know about IUDs in general:
1) increased cramping during your cycle.
2) copper IUD lasts for, depending on who you ask and what country, 5-10 years. I was told 10 for mine, which will take me to menopause most likely or close enough. Still considering a tubal anyway at 36 (which is when they'll do it without whining)
3) expulsion rates are small and most likely in the first year. if you expel one, there's a greater chance you'd expel another. Women who've never had kids are more likely to expel but my Mirena stayed the full five years and a month it was in until I had it swapped.
4) ectopic pregnancy risk increases with an IUD somewhat
5) copper IUDS are about $75 for just the IUD here and aren't covered by drug plans because it isn't a drug. Costs vary state to state on your end. Planned Parenthood is cheapest usually. You'll be looking at up to $200 for insert plus device.
6) if you wanted to consider the Mirena, which has hormones in it, it often kills periods or dramatically lessens flow. Some women (me) have a LOT of side effects and experience withdrawal from it (Mirena crash). I wish it had worked out because the hormones made a double protection against pregnancy but oh well. I recommend you avoid Mirena because of mood issues it can cause.
7) insertion can be uber painful - most women feel like absolute shit the day of, maybe a few days longer. I had three brutal days but my insertion was atypically bad - I nearly fainted and threw up with the Mirena. I was unconscious for the Paragard because I had a simultaneous ablation so I can't comment on any pain difference (most say there's no difference). Have someone drive you home after if you can. Just in case.
8) your periods will likely get heavier on a copper IUD and/or go wonky for the first few months after insertion
Phew! There's a start! But seriously, metal allergy testing. Crucial. Allergy manifests as a violent UTI-like monster with uterine agony and there are no refunds obviously.
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