I am considering getting a copper IUD and I would appreciate any feedback from anyone who has had one placed. Side effects? Comments? basically any info that you want to share. Thanks.
Hey, I got my IUD yesterday, but it's not a copper one. I've asked my doctor for the different possibilities and this is what he had to say about the differences: The one I have, called Mirena, gives off hormones in your uterus. This prevents the release of oocytes (using google translate, have no clue if thats the right word!talking about the little eggs that need to get hatched by sperm) as well. A normal copper IUD only blocks the oocyte from implanting in your uterus. This means that technically a pregnancy outside the uterus is more common. I have no clue how much more common though. If you are doubting about the hormones ask your doctor for advice. He told me the hormones in the IUD are less harmful because they are sent directly into your uterus and they don't go through your blood like when using other methods to prevent pregnancy. Putting the IUD in hurts. It's like you're having your period double as worse. If you ever felt stiches in your uterus while having your period, you will probably feel them again and ouch they hurt! But it's worth it since you don't have to think about anything for five years. Try to not plan anything the same day in case you'll feel bad.
