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IUD and supply
I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's
experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I have been reading some about it on the internet and just wanted to hear from some people who actually use this method. TIA! Melanie Olivia Madison 2/28/03 |
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"Cary Hayes" wrote in message news I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I found insertion somewhat painful, but I've had no problems since. No change in supply. My cycles haven't returned, so I couldn't tell you about that. Belphoebe |
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Melanie ) wrote:
I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I had no pain at all on insertion. I could just feel it going in, like brushing a pencil across your lips. My doctor did say that it was unusually easy. I had cramps similar to the first day of a period for me (not terrible, ibuprofen did the trick) for a day or two after insertion. The first couple of periods were very long. My husband quipped, "Ten *days*? That's not a period, that's a line!" They weren't especially painful though. Since then, all I've had that's different is a day or so of spotting before the period starts, which is actually handy as it gives me fair warning before I get it in full force. No effect on supply, and I can't imagine how it possibly could given that the copper-T has no hormones. (I think even the hormonal IUDs have quite low doses compared to any other method, maybe because they're right "on the spot" instead of needing to be systemic? not sure on this though.) --Helen |
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"Cary Hayes" wrote in message news I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I have been reading some about it on the internet and just wanted to hear from some people who actually use this method. TIA! Melanie Olivia Madison 2/28/03 A slight twinge during insertion; no change in supply; no real change in cycle frequency; but, I never had cramps *until* I got the IUD. |
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Cary Hayes wrote:
I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I have had my copper-T for a little more than a year. Implantation was not particularly painful for me--the "sounding" of the uterus to ensure it went in at the proper angle was a bit crampy and I had just a tiny pinch on insertion. I remember being amazed when my midwife told me she'd done it, as I'd expected much worse. No effect whatever on milk supply. And I got my first cycle back about 3 months ago. I have not noticed any difference in the frequency, length, or heaviness of my periods (but I have always had long cycles, and longish/heavyish periods). All in all, I am very happy with my IUD. -- Be well, Barbara (Julian [7/22/97], Aurora [7/19/99], and Vernon's [3/2/02] mom) See us at http://photos.yahoo.com/guavaln This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop: "How a seller can improve their home's value" -- newspaper headline What does it all mean? I have *no* idea. But it's my life and I like it. |
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Cary Hayes wrote:
I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I couldn't be happier with mine. Insertion (it's inserted, not implanted) was a very short sharp pain, not bad at all. I did not have any cramping or spotting afterward. Neither the copper-T nor the Mirena IUDs will affect supply. My menstrual periods have not been heavier nor more painful, though the IUD can in some cases cause more cramping (which is why the Mirena was developed, as the progestin in it helps alleviate cramping, and also minimizes bleeding). -- iphigenia www.tristyn.net |
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"Cary Hayes" wrote in message news I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I have been reading some about it on the internet and just wanted to hear from some people who actually use this method. TIA! Melanie Olivia Madison 2/28/03 I have the Mirena, and having it is MUCH better than not having it. 1. My periods don't hurt 2. I don't have to think about birth control, period. 3. Cramping is non-existant 4. My periods are never heavy enough to require even a pad. 5. Did I mention they don't hurt anymore? The only downside is that my periods are longer than they used to be, such as they are. On my heaviest days I *might* get a spot of blood on my underwear (easily dealt with at night with a bit of peroxide). Maybe. But they're not heavy enough to interfere with *anything*. I notice light pink on the TP for about 4-5 days, then darker for a couple days, then light again for up to a week more. If I didn't look at the TP, I probably wouldn't even notice I was having a period. My cycles are also longer than they used to be, 33-35 days vs. 22-27 days. Mostly I stop having any spotting right around the time I have ovulationy types of signs, but I'm not convinced that I'm actually ovulating, as it feels different than it used to. Then nothing for 3 weeks. I used to need 4 advil every 6 hours for up to 4 days during my period, and would sometimes flood the ultra pads in a few hours. Implantation was unusually painful for me, but I have an extraordinarily sensitive cervix and uterus, and everything that happens around that is more painful. HOWEVER... it was TOTALLY worth having that few minutes of excruciating pain followed by a couple days of really painful cramping in exchange for NOT having to deal with cramps ever again after those initial days. Oh, I think I thought about taking an advil on my first post-insertion cycle, but by the time I got home, I'd forgotten. I'm hoping like crazy that when I get it out next year, we get pregnant right away. Because I REALLY don't want to ever have another "normal" period. Jenrose |
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Thank you all so very much for the input it has been very helpful! I really
appreciate your kindness! Melanie Olivia Madison 02/28/03 "Jenrose" wrote in message s.com... "Cary Hayes" wrote in message news I am considering getting a Copper IUD and was wondering what other's experiences with this have been. Is it painful to get implanted? Did it affect your supply? Are your cycles heavier and more frequent? I have been reading some about it on the internet and just wanted to hear from some people who actually use this method. TIA! Melanie Olivia Madison 2/28/03 I have the Mirena, and having it is MUCH better than not having it. 1. My periods don't hurt 2. I don't have to think about birth control, period. 3. Cramping is non-existant 4. My periods are never heavy enough to require even a pad. 5. Did I mention they don't hurt anymore? The only downside is that my periods are longer than they used to be, such as they are. On my heaviest days I *might* get a spot of blood on my underwear (easily dealt with at night with a bit of peroxide). Maybe. But they're not heavy enough to interfere with *anything*. I notice light pink on the TP for about 4-5 days, then darker for a couple days, then light again for up to a week more. If I didn't look at the TP, I probably wouldn't even notice I was having a period. My cycles are also longer than they used to be, 33-35 days vs. 22-27 days. Mostly I stop having any spotting right around the time I have ovulationy types of signs, but I'm not convinced that I'm actually ovulating, as it feels different than it used to. Then nothing for 3 weeks. I used to need 4 advil every 6 hours for up to 4 days during my period, and would sometimes flood the ultra pads in a few hours. Implantation was unusually painful for me, but I have an extraordinarily sensitive cervix and uterus, and everything that happens around that is more painful. HOWEVER... it was TOTALLY worth having that few minutes of excruciating pain followed by a couple days of really painful cramping in exchange for NOT having to deal with cramps ever again after those initial days. Oh, I think I thought about taking an advil on my first post-insertion cycle, but by the time I got home, I'd forgotten. I'm hoping like crazy that when I get it out next year, we get pregnant right away. Because I REALLY don't want to ever have another "normal" period. Jenrose |
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