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IUD
I am considering getting the Paragard IUD. I have migraines that have auras and would need to be on a non-hormonal form of birth control. I'm a little nervous and it is expensive to put out the money and then end up not liking it or having side effects that are difficult to manage.
I saw some posts about the Mirena. Has anyoen used the Paragard? Any likes/dislikes?
Re: IUD
Thank you for the suggestion. I honestly don't think I would actually use the chart. Our plan is to use a device or stick strickly to condoms, but I would keep the chart in mind. The only thing with the chart is that it is one more organizational things to think about. It just sounds very planned, precise and involved. It's like a natural family planning type thing, right?
I'm very new to charting, so I'm not an expert. But, I will tell you it's easier than I thought it was going to be. I use the Taking Charge of Your Fertility website (after reading the book-it was recommended on here) to chart, and that means it does most of the tough work for me. I put in my daily temp and cervical fluid, and it tracks my fertility for me.
Like I said, I'm new to it, this is my second cycle charting. Hopefully someone with more experience will jump in and offer better advice.
All of this. You do have to be accurate and you will need to use barrier methods during fertile times, but for me it is worth it because I did not want to use hormonal birth control nor did I want to get a device implanted inside me. It's great because I have no side effects and understand my body in a way I never did before. I think learning to chart is a good thing for all women because it can tell you if something is wrong (infections, problems, etc.) and can also give you an idea if you might have other issues like PCOS.