Comments on: Why I Switched to an IUD http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/ An exploration of urban sustainability Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:23:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brenda Pike http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-1393 Brenda Pike Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:56:17 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-1393 I tried the Diva Cup once and I never quite got the hang of it. Luckily I don't have to anymore. Aren't IUDs great? I tried the Diva Cup once and I never quite got the hang of it. Luckily I don’t have to anymore. Aren’t IUDs great?

]]> By: Alicia at GreenLifestyleConsulting.com http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 Alicia at GreenLifestyleConsulting.com Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:44:01 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-1392 Have to say, I'm a HUGE fan of my IUD. No period and very reliable birth control. For those interested in the Diva Cup, my sister just did a review on my blog for one she tried out. She wrote the review after having it for two cycles. It is a very popular post on my blog (maybe I should have her write more!) http://www.greenlifestyleconsulting.com/2012/01/diva-cup-review.html Have to say, I’m a HUGE fan of my IUD. No period and very reliable birth control.

For those interested in the Diva Cup, my sister just did a review on my blog for one she tried out. She wrote the review after having it for two cycles. It is a very popular post on my blog (maybe I should have her write more!) http://www.greenlifestyleconsulting.com/2012/01/diva-cup-review.html

]]> By: Pragmatic Environmentalism http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 Pragmatic Environmentalism Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:48:49 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-1005 [...] Why I Switched to an IUD [...] [...] Why I Switched to an IUD [...]

]]> By: Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:07:36 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-109 [...] IUD – My IUD hasn’t been any trouble at all, and I still haven’t had my period since I got it six months ago. [...] [...] IUD – My IUD hasn’t been any trouble at all, and I still haven’t had my period since I got it six months ago. [...]

]]> By: Brenda Pike http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Brenda Pike Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:01:38 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-108 I didn't know that the rhythm method is considered as reliable as condoms, <a href="http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/birth-control-effectiveness-chart-22710.htm" rel="nofollow">according to this chart by Planned Parenthood</a>. Weird. But it looks like they both vary wildly, depending on human error. Personally, I don't think I could live with a 15-25% chance of getting pregnant. (To compare, simple withdrawal is supposed to be 30% effective.) I didn’t know that the rhythm method is considered as reliable as condoms, according to this chart by Planned Parenthood. Weird. But it looks like they both vary wildly, depending on human error. Personally, I don’t think I could live with a 15-25% chance of getting pregnant. (To compare, simple withdrawal is supposed to be 30% effective.)

]]> By: Emily C http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Emily C Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:48:38 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-107 Found you through the <a href="http://frugalhomemakerplus.blogspot.com/2009/11/festival-of-frugality-202-big-long-list.html" rel="nofollow">Festival of Frugality</a>. For anybody considering friendlier methods of birth control, I'm a huge fan of FAM (Fertility Awareness Management). My body does not tolerate extra hormones well, and it's been a good solution for us. I also know two women who in the last six months have had issues with ovarian cysts, that after having IUDs removed have resolved themselves. My doctor swears it's much more common than the pharmaceuticals will admit. Found you through the Festival of Frugality. For anybody considering friendlier methods of birth control, I’m a huge fan of FAM (Fertility Awareness Management). My body does not tolerate extra hormones well, and it’s been a good solution for us.

I also know two women who in the last six months have had issues with ovarian cysts, that after having IUDs removed have resolved themselves. My doctor swears it’s much more common than the pharmaceuticals will admit.

]]> By: Brenda Pike http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Brenda Pike Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:43:29 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-106 You'd think they'd make two sizes: one for people who've been pregnant and one for people who haven't. You’d think they’d make two sizes: one for people who’ve been pregnant and one for people who haven’t.

]]> By: Brenda Pike http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Brenda Pike Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:42:17 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-105 I was worried about that myself! That's why I considered it for so long. It seems like Mirena is really convenient if it works perfectly, but really uncomfortable/invasive if it doesn't. Statistically, a person is much more likely to experience the former, but that doesn't really matter to them if they're in the latter category. I was worried about that myself! That’s why I considered it for so long. It seems like Mirena is really convenient if it works perfectly, but really uncomfortable/invasive if it doesn’t. Statistically, a person is much more likely to experience the former, but that doesn’t really matter to them if they’re in the latter category.

]]> By: Cidny http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Cidny Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:13 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-104 I tried to get a Mirena, but the gynecologist couldn't insert it. The attempt was really danged painful enough. (I haven't had children; I'm sure that didn't make things easier.) I was pretty disappointed and went with the Implanon (a rod inserted under the skin). Haven't been entirely happy with that one, either--made my face really oily. Sigh... I tried to get a Mirena, but the gynecologist couldn’t insert it. The attempt was really danged painful enough. (I haven’t had children; I’m sure that didn’t make things easier.) I was pretty disappointed and went with the Implanon (a rod inserted under the skin). Haven’t been entirely happy with that one, either–made my face really oily. Sigh…

]]> By: Sharon http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/2009/10/27/why-i-switched-to-an-iud/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Sharon Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:48:32 +0000 http://pragmaticenvironmentalism.com/?p=94#comment-103 I LOVE my Mirena. I do have a period, but it's teeny-tiny, and for me no PMS! I also like the fact that it's very easily reversed if I choose. Also, for the record, I had no cramping or discomfort when it was inserted. This is probably because I'd had a baby just a few months before. I think that's one of the reasons they used to prefer to give then to people who'd already had babies--the cervix has already opened up. I LOVE my Mirena. I do have a period, but it’s teeny-tiny, and for me no PMS! I also like the fact that it’s very easily reversed if I choose.

Also, for the record, I had no cramping or discomfort when it was inserted. This is probably because I’d had a baby just a few months before. I think that’s one of the reasons they used to prefer to give then to people who’d already had babies–the cervix has already opened up.

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