Ok, Depo Provera shot = Trigeminal Neuralgia. Combo birth control bill = migraines, including migraine with aura.

So, there's 2 major BC options out for me. So I asked my gyno about an IUD. Of course, specifically Mirena, and he had very good things to say about this device. In fact, I know many of my coworkers have one.

Here's the downside... it's not covered by my insurance plan, what so ever. It'll cost me $420+.

I think personally this is worth it for the fact that it is 5 years, I don't have many other options, and it's effectiveness/low maintenance required.

Any out there with a Mirena that can back me up that paying a lot of money for this is the right way to go?

Well, I did a little scouting, and it seems Mirena is plastic, so metal wouldn't be a worry with one (unlike the older IUDs).

The amount of hormone released is so small in comparison to other methods of BC, that headaches would be very unlikely from this device.

I think I'll go ahead with it. Success rates comparable to sterilization... that's pretty crazy! Plus this can be removed if I want to try to conceive at a later date .

I don't have any experience with it. I have known many woman who have had IUD's and never had a problem.

I LOVE my mirena, and actually I am 2 years into my 2nd mirena. Just add up all the money you won't spend on sanitary products, and the mirena will probably pay for itself.

It's been great for me, and I am very sensitive to progesterone - even a small does makes me feel really ickky, but I don't even notice the progestin in my mirena as it is not absorbed systemically.

I get mine free from the local hospital, but, if I had to pay for it I would.

It gets a big tick from me

cheers

raglet

This is EXACTLY the type of information I've been waiting to hear! Whew! Looks like I'll be getting one for certain now!