Post-Pregnancy Birth Control
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Post-Pregnancy Birth Control
| Fri, 06-18-2004 - 11:00pm |
I am currently 7 months pregnant with my first child. I am now in the process of researching birth control methods for after his birth. I am not a good pill taker, and often bled through various forms of BCP. I became pregnant on the patch, and my new weight doesn't make the patch a recommended form of BC. I seem to now be favoring an IUD, but my physician stated that he hasn't inserted one since the eighties, and is unfamiliar with inserting the newer styles. This statement made me a bit nervous about the IUD. Can anyone who uses/has used this form of BC give me feedback? I found another local doctor who inserts them, but would like more info before I consult him. (as in how long after pregnancy can they be inserted, side effects, etc.) I'd appreciate it. Thanks

I believe they can insert an IUD soon after giving birth provided your uterus is shrinking as it should. Check out the prescribing info on the websites.
www.mirena.com and www.paragard.com
I have had my Paragard IUD for a little over a month and love it so far. It is very low maintance, which I love.
Josie
Hmm. My dr never mentioned that and of course since I didnt go that route I wouldnt know. But anyway, it could happen due to the uterus contracting after pregnancy to get back to normal size. And also if you breastfeed your uterus will continue to contract. Check with the dr who will do the insertion on these statistics. It may happen but then it may be rare; I dont really know.
Check out that website.I have an IUD.I love it.I went from very heavy periods (using a double pack of kotex overnights each month) to now I just spot a few days each month (now I use a few ultra thin pantiliners each month)....Insertion wasn't too terribly awful but it wasn't comfy either.I felt lots of pressure.I cramped some afterwards but ibuprofen took care of it.The first few months my periods were heavier and sometimes lasted 2 weeks (and were 2 weeks apart).But after 3 months things settled back to normal.All of these side effects are common.The IUD was put in on the 4th day of my cycle-different drs will put it in on different days for different reasons....I had to pay for it upfront myself ($400+) and be paid back by my insurance company.All in all I'm happy and when it's time to get another one I plan on doing that.The Mirena's good for 5 years.I'd see about using a different dr after what your dr said though...good luck!
Edited 6/19/2004 6:45 pm ET ET by mrs_frazier