:help: I have an appointment to get an IUD on Thurs.:rolleyes I am hoping it doesn't cause complications with my band. Anyone out there have one:confused: I am getting the Mirena one with low dose hormones because I have alot of side effects with the pill ie: bloating, mood change, etc.:faint: I heard the copper one makes you bleed alot and supposedly this one has a low dose of estrogen that makes you bleed light may even stop periods all together.

i don't have an IUD, but i used to work at planned parenthood and the mirena IUD was very popular. it definitely lightens the flow of your periods, but you might have some irregular bleeding in the first few months. i think you will be happy with it!

Thanks for your response. Are there less hormones in it than the patch?

the patch has 2 hormones: estrogen and progestin. the mirena IUD only had progestin so people who do not do well on the patch (or pills or the ring) seem to do better with mirena since it doesn't have estrogen. estrogen is the hormone that usually gives people the most common symptoms (bloating, moodiness, nausea). hope that helps!

I have Mirena. It has been the tidiest 3 years of my adult life!

I "spot" for a day or so every two months. Insertion smarts a little (take some Tylenol beforehand if possible) and cramps for a little while the same day. Then you are worry free.

Thanks for the info JDru and Morsaille,

Morsaille, Do you notice any side effects? Did you have side effects on other things like pills or patches?

Tagging along. I had to quit taking hormone-based birth control b/c of the side effects I was having (superficial phlebitis). I looked into an IUD but when I asked if it hurt, and the doctor answered, "Well, yes to be honest. Several women will actually pass out when we open the cervix..." I pretty much checked out right then. But have lately been thinking about it again so I want to tag along and find out what you learn.

I had absolutely NO PAIN when they inserted it. It felt like a normal pap smear. I love my IUD & would never use any other form of birth control. I have no mood swings, light periods & I am a happy women.

I can't imagine why anyone would pass out when it's inserted. It was PAIN FREE!!

the iud should not have anything to do w/the band. yes the pain is bad, however its not anything like being banded. Its just the eye watering, oh shit for a second pain. then you have hours of cramps. then you will be alright. its worth it.

No side effects, and I know side effects. I had lots of trouble on the pill. Have you had kids? I had mine inserted at my 6 week post-partum visit.

That could be why I had no major pain, my cervix had been forewarned.

I have never tried the patch. I heard it wasn't as effective for bigger gals.

Ok, for those that answered, thank you so much...I feel alot better now. I was reading so many horror stories on the web but the people that actually like it probably don't post since all is well with them. One more question...Do you have the copper or the Mirena one?

I also have the Mirena IUD. I have had is for approx four years and have loved it!!! I have no PMS!!! and some months I don't even spot.

When it was inserted there was some cramping and I did bleed a few days after - but it wasn't any worse than an annual female exam. My IUD is only good for 5 years - and I hope to get it out and put a new one in right away!!!!

Good Luck

Tracy

I Also Have The Mirena. I Got It Two Years Ago, After Planning To Have My Son And Found Out I Was Pregnant Again With My Last Child, Which Was A Girl. I Had To Do Something.

I Absolutely Love It. I Was A Bit Concerned About Not Getting A Period, But Researched It And Found It Was Perfectly Okay. I Bleed A Little For A Couple Of Weeks On And Off. Then Maybe Two To Three Months After I Spotted A Little Once A Month. Now No Cycle At All, And I Am Not Missing It. I Have So Side Effects And Most Of All No Pms. I Was Wicked Before. Even My Husband Noticed. I Am A Different Person Without The Pms. I Love It. Wouldnt Trade It For Anything. Mines Is Also Only Good For Five Years, But I Am Hoping I Can Get A New One Right Away. I Don't Remember Feeling Any More Discomfort That I Did When I Got A Papsmear. It Took Less Than Two Minutes And The Doctor Was Done. I Love It!

Wow, Ok then I am keeping my appointment tomorrow morning then. I will let you all know how it goes. I also talked to my lapband doc today and found I probably need a small unfill due to not being able to even drink much water lately since my last fill:eek: so tomorrow should be an interesting day.

:heh: I have impanon as do many of my other banded friends and i have heard no complaints. . I love it!!!

Update...So I went for my appointment and he couldn't get it in me. Apparently, I have a small cervix and it wouldn't fit.:cry I was also told I have a small stomach by the fill doc...I guess I am a small woman traped in a large woman's body!! I still have cramps though from the failed attempts.:think So, he gave me something called Yaz. I guess it's new and a lower hormone dose than Yasmine.:rolleyes I don't think I'll be going back to the doc though. When I told him I gain water weight on the pill...he said, "that's nonsense...I hate when women try to blame everything for their weight but themselves.":omg: This said while I am still cramping from the jerk poking around and not being able to insert the IUD!!:angry