OT- IUD question

I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in, which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work schedule
for next week!)




Naomi
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"Naomi Pardue" wrote in message
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I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in,
which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while
afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work
schedule
for next week!)

I felt like I was in early labor for the entire night after having it put
it. The afterpains were far worse than the insertion.

BTW, irregular bleeding is a side effect. Michelle S. warned me, but I
didn't listen. (Woe is me, huh?)


--
Rhiannon
Mom to M. Girl (2 1/2 years) and O. Boy (10 months)

Naomi Pardue wrote:
What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while
afterwards, or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to
figure out my work schedule for next week!)

I had no discomfort at all after my Copper-T insertion was completed (and
very little *during* the procedure). I *did* wind up taking a few doses of
Advil a couple of days after the insertion to help stop the bleeding, which
I presumed was due to inflammation, and that worked. But the only
side-effect I had from the insertion was the bleeding; no other problems at
all.
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Let me just start by saying that I have had my Copper T for 2 years and I
LOVE it!
I took 800mg of Advil before the procedure, and it was fine. I didn't feel
hardly any cramping. I was on my period at the time, which most dr's prefer
since you are slightly dilated at that time.
The first period after having it placed....what a doozy. Very heavy
bleeding and horrible cramps. But after a few months that all went away and
I really do think it has all been worth it. Good Luck! Best form of BC out
there IMHO.
Karen
"Naomi Pardue" wrote in message
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I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in,
which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while
afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work
schedule
for next week!)




Naomi
CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator

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e-mail
reply.)

I felt like I was in early labor for the entire night after having it put
it. The afterpains were far worse than the insertion.

BTW, irregular bleeding is a side effect.

So.. I've got one yes and two no's. Which is no help whatsoever ... ;-)

I already HAVE irregular bleeding, and the Mirena is supposed to help that
problem. I've got my fingers crossed.


Naomi
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OSPAM wrote:

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while
afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work schedule
for next week!)

I doubt you'd have to miss work. I had some cramping, but no worse than a
not-very-bad first day of a period.

--Helen

On 09 May 2004 14:14:24 GMT, OSPAM (Naomi Pardue)
wrote:

I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in, which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work schedule
for next week!)

I had cramps for a few days afterwards and then felt crampy on and off
for about two weeks. It was really not that uncomfortable to have it
placed but I think I had a particularly good OB doing it - she'd done
literally hundreds in her home country before moving to Australia. I
think I took a couple of paracetamol about an hour afterwards for the
cramping and then didn't need anything after that.


--
Cheryl
Mum to Shrimp (11 Mar 99), Thud (4 Oct 00)
and Mischief (30 Jul 02)

"Naomi Pardue" wrote in message
...
I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in,
which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while
afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work
schedule
for next week!)




Naomi
CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator

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e-mail
reply.)

I have a tilted uterus. It took them 45 mins to finally get the stupid thing
in and it was extremely painful the entire time. I felt horrible the entire
day with bad cramping. I think it just depends on the person.

-Meagan

Naomi Pardue wrote:
I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in, which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work schedule
for next week!)



I found the insertion to be pretty painful (the midwife said, "oh, it
won't be like labor contractions or anything." Hah! It was exactly
like labor contractions.) Once it was in, though, I had very little
discomfort - mild cramping for 2 or 3 hours. That was it.

Clisby

OSPAM (Naomi Pardue) wrote in message ...
I'm going in next week to get an IUD (Mirena) iserted. (Mostly to control
irregular bleeding, but the contraception part is handy too.)

My gyn told me to take a couple of Advil about an hour before I go in, which
should minimize the discomfort from the insertion.

What about afterwards? Can I expect to be uncomfortble for a while afterwards,
or is it all over when it's over? (Just trying to figure out my work schedule
for next week!)

I didn't take any advil, and insertion was indeed a bit uncomfortable,
but certainly not excrutiating by any means. I had spotting for about
a week afterward, but NOTHING like an actual period. I resumed normal
activities immediately.

Cathy Weeks
Mommy to Kivi Alexis 12/01