I need advice about these, and some advice about other things relating to birth control. There's a thread for the pill, but not for IUD's... lock this if it's too close in subject matter though.
I started taking birth control pills almost 8 months ago, and about two months in, I missed a couple days, took them all on the same day (not at once, followed instructions in the box of BC) and then I puked the next morning and have been nauseous ever since. My doctor's couldn't figure out a cause (and I've seen at least ten in the past six months) and so gave up, telling me that it was all in my head, or caused by an imbalance of hormones, and took me off the myriad of medications I was on, including birth control. I started to feel better, and up to a week ago, I was feeling pretty okay. However, last thursday, I started taking my birth control again, on time with my cycle, because my boyfriend and I are going to be sexually active again. Thing is, when I started taking it again, I started feeling sick. Brain made the connection- Birth control pills make me sick.
So. I'm looking into other options (and a different pill doesn't seem likely, I've tried three and I've been sick on all of them), and I've been considering IUD's.
So, my question is, has anyone used a copper IUD? What are the side effects, dangers, positive things, etc?
And my other question is, if my body doesn't like these hormones, why? Has anyone else run into this problem? Does anyone know what this might hold in future pertaining to having children?
Please, help, I need advice.
For those who haven't heard of an IUD before, and are wondering about it, this is a blurb I found.
I started taking birth control pills almost 8 months ago, and about two months in, I missed a couple days, took them all on the same day (not at once, followed instructions in the box of BC) and then I puked the next morning and have been nauseous ever since. My doctor's couldn't figure out a cause (and I've seen at least ten in the past six months) and so gave up, telling me that it was all in my head, or caused by an imbalance of hormones, and took me off the myriad of medications I was on, including birth control. I started to feel better, and up to a week ago, I was feeling pretty okay. However, last thursday, I started taking my birth control again, on time with my cycle, because my boyfriend and I are going to be sexually active again. Thing is, when I started taking it again, I started feeling sick. Brain made the connection- Birth control pills make me sick.
So. I'm looking into other options (and a different pill doesn't seem likely, I've tried three and I've been sick on all of them), and I've been considering IUD's.
So, my question is, has anyone used a copper IUD? What are the side effects, dangers, positive things, etc?
And my other question is, if my body doesn't like these hormones, why? Has anyone else run into this problem? Does anyone know what this might hold in future pertaining to having children?
Please, help, I need advice.
For those who haven't heard of an IUD before, and are wondering about it, this is a blurb I found.
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IUDs are an excellent form of birth control for monogamous women who want a more long-term method that they do not have to think about every day. IUDs can last from 5-10 years depending upon the type you choose. IUDs got a bad rap in the '60s, when they were associated with pelvic infections and infertility. Today's IUDs are safer, and we have learned that Chlamydia was the real culprit in pelvic infections. Today's IUDs are safe for use as long as you are monogamous and therefore not at risk to acquire a sexually transmitted infection. They are inserted with a simple office procedure that takes only a few minutes. The IUD is a great method if you are done with childbearing, or do not want children, yet may not want permanent sterilization. It is also a good choice if you have medical contraindications to hormonal contraception, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or a history of blood clots.
IUDs are small, T-shaped pieces of plastic, which contain either copper or a progesterone-releasing system that prevents pregnancy. Your health care provider puts the IUD in the uterus, where it can remain for five years or ten years depending on your preference and the type you and your healthcare provider select. The progesterone-releasing IUD may lessen cramps and bleeding during monthly periods, while the copper IUD may increase cramps and bleeding. The IUD is highly effect in preventing pregnancy, yet is fully reversible. You can start trying to get pregnant as soon as it is removed.You cannot use any type of IUD if you have recently been diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection that affects the lining of the uterus, the fallopian tubes and/or ovaries.
June 21st, 2010 at 11:53pm