Hi,

I am considering the IUD and was hoping to get as much feedback as possible....good or bad. I really appreciate any and all responses.

Thanks!!

I did well with mine - 2 @ 6 yrs each time. no problems at all.

[[Most healthy women can use an IUD, including younger women who have not had children. Your health care provider will help you decide if the IUD is right for you.
You should not use an IUD if you

* have had a pelvic infection following either childbirth or an abortion in the past three months
* have or may have a sexually transmitted infection or other pelvic infection
* think you might be pregnant
* have cervical cancer that hasn't been treated
* have cancer of the uterus
* have unexplained bleeding in your vagina
* have pelvic tuberculosis
* have a uterine perforation during IUD insertion]]
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...-iud-19274.htm

I tried one after my DD was born because I was unable to tolerate oral contraception, but I couldn't stand the side effects.

I didn't have a history of anything listed by Jo*Mar above, but I did end up having mine removed after about 6 months because of increased bleeding and nasty dysmenorrhoea.

I was among the small percent that don't tolerate them but it's good to get both sides when making a decision. In the end, I guess you just have to listen to what your doctor tells you, read what you can about them and then weigh up the pros and cons.

Good luck with what ever decision you make.

I appreciate both your input on this!! This is more of a precaution for cancer since I have irregular periods versus using for actual birth control. My doctor highly recommends it but I just wanted to get more information on it. I've researched a lot of data type information on it but I always like to hear it from people who have actually used it. It's amazing what more you can learn that way!

Thanks again!

I have an IUD, and LOVE it. It is so much easier than worrying about a pill, ring, etc. I have had very few side effects. I had some bleeding for a few months, but do not have any at all now, and I am going on 1 1/2 years since insertion.

Dont know about the new ones but sure look like the ones I used before my hysterectomy thought they had been banned till saw in magazine yes they said probably reason. Had surgery at 28