Comments on: Why I Switched to an IUD

By: Pragmatic Environmentalism

Pragmatic Environmentalism — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:48:49 +0000

[...] Why I Switched to an IUD [...]

By: Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism

Looking Back at 2009 « Pragmatic Environmentalism — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:07:36 +0000

[...] 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

Brenda Pike — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:01:38 +0000

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

Emily C — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:48:38 +0000

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

Brenda Pike — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:43:29 +0000

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

Brenda Pike — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:42:17 +0000

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

Cidny — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:46:13 +0000

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

Sharon — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:48:32 +0000

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.

By: Brenda Pike

Brenda Pike — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:59:53 +0000

Fun? FUN? I tried one for a few months, but I just couldn’t. Especially in public bathrooms….

By: Brenda Pike

Brenda Pike — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:59:07 +0000

I’m loving the no-period thing. Although, unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to mean no PMS….