Paragard IUD

Flamingo86 · September 2013

Anyone have experience with the Paragard IUD? Our history is kind of complicated: We want children, but I have not been able to sustain a pregnancy, so we are opting to use birth control and adopt. I want something non-hormonal as hormones in the past have made me nuts and also b/c my doctors believe that I may be at higher than average risk for blood clots.

We want something long-term but not permanent, and don't want to have to think about it every time we have sex. I am currently using a diaphragm which I like, but I would like something more low-maintenance.

Any input? I've done a lot of googling and the reviews seem mixed.

Janessadawn · September 2013

Have you talked to your doctors about Mirena? I know you said non-hormonal but the hormones are extremely low vs the more traditional forms of hormonal BC. Additionally, it's only 1 hormone instead of multiple, so that might help with the "crazy" feelings. It might be at least worth asking about. I haven't had ParaGard, only Mirena (on my 2nd now) but in general, I love having an IUD for the reasons you've mentioned. Not having to think about it is so awesome! The reviews of Mirena are mixed too--some women love it, some hated it. I think in order to find out for sure you'll just have to try it. Insertion will be uncomfortable, but it shouldn't be unbearable.

Flamingo86 · September 2013

Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to use the diaphragm for the next month or so and see how I feel about it. The sucky part is thinking about BC every time we have sex when we *want* to have a baby but with our situation we feel it is the best thing.

If I don't get used to the diaphragm, I will have a conversation with my gyno about what methods she would recommend. I might bring up Mirena as well to see if she thinks it would be okay.

I'm not worried about insertion too much. Figured it can't be worse than my d&c and hysteroscopy.

monkeygirl18 · September 2013

I've had the paragard for five years. Other than my periods being heavy (super plus tampon every four hrs. on two days out of my five day cycle) I love it. For the first three years my periods were wonky (28 day cycle, 30 days, 40 days....) and I had pretty bad cramps for a day. After three years it calmed down and all is fine...'cept for the heavy bleeding

krlcsm · September 2013

I had the Pargard for 6 months and loved it! However, somehow mine moved (could have been as simple as lifting heavy items that caused it) and it had to be completely removed. I could have gotten another one, but at the time, I couldn't afford. I can't wait to give it another try though!

Janessadawn · September 2013

krlcsm If you have insurance, it's possible that your IUD costs will only be a copayment for an office visit. Laws went into effect earlier this year mandating coverage of contraceptives. You may want to check it out.

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