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BC pills vs IUD
I've been having issues with my period and I'm not sure if it's been stress or what, but it sucks and I need some opinions.
I've been having break-through bleeding the week before my period for about 6 months. I switched pills at the 4th month b/c my doc said that would probably help. It didn't and I'm starting to get frustrated. I don't know if I should switch pills again, or try something different.
Anybody have any opinions on IUD's? Injections? etc?
I'm thinking maybe pills just might not work for me anymore.
Re: BC pills vs IUD
I have the IUD and love it. I decided on Paragard because I didn't want the hormones. The IUD is more of a long term solution because it is rather expensive(check with your insurance to see if they cover it). So if you don't want kids in the next 5-10 years then it might be the way to go.
When I was on the pill I would get break thru bleeding as well. It really didn't bug me until I would get 2 full periods a month, which is when the dr. pulled me off to reset my body. The next time I went on BCP(after dd was born) it didn't happen. Go figure!
Are you on low-dose pills? If you're having that much break-thu bleeding, I'm betting that the hormones aren't strong enough. If you're interested in staying on the pill, I'd ask for stronger-dose pills.
IUDs are a great choice, as long as you're not planning to TTC within the next 3-5 years (otherwise, it's kind of a waste cost-wise). But a lot of women experience regular spotting for the first couple of months on the IUD while their body adjusts, so that's something to think about if you're sick of bleeding/spotting. Same thing with injections - regular spotting is a common side effect for the first few months.
You need to talk to your doctor, but I definitely think that you just need stronger hormones. How you decide to take them is up to you and your needs.
I switched to an IUD after being on the pill because I wanted to minimize the hormones in my body. The insertion of the IUD was extremely painful, my OB told me it is really meant for women who have had children. My insurance covered it so for 5 years of BC for the price I paid, I thought it was worth it. I had nothing but issues with it. Horrible cramping in my back, my husband could feel it during intercourse, horrible cramps, my face broke out like crazy, and even though they say this doesn't happen: horrible mood swings. I read many reports about the mood swings but docotrs will tell you it should not happen. I just hated it and am now back on the pill. From my understanding though, women who have had at least one child do much better on it. My sister has it and loves it. I may even try it again after having kids, but for now, the pill is for me. The good news is, if it's not too expensive, you can try it for a while and see how you feel. I justified taking it out because after having it in for one year, I more than made up the cost and would have paid even more for pills.
Whatever you do, good luck! It's such a personal choice.
Critty,Had the same issue while I had an IUD. My doctor at the time though felt it was the last thing we could try, since I can't be on hormonal BC. The doctor talked to me about other options she gives people that have these issues with general BC and have chosen not to have any further children, or no children at all, sterilization, essure, vasectomy depending on where you are in your life.
Thanks for the opinions ladies. I'm definitely going to chat with my doc about the options, and maybe it's just a stress thing that's been ongoing.
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