worried about not being able to get IUD
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worried about not being able to get IUD
| Wed, 07-21-2004 - 4:54pm |
hello--
i posted a little while ago about having a low libido due to BCP. i've been on 4 different types of pills & my libido has been really really low on all of them compared to when i'm not on the pill. a copper IUD was recommended as a good choice for BC & after doing some research, i would really like to get one! however, i've made appointments with 2 different ob/gyn's hoping that they'll think it's a good choice for me, too. i should also note that i've never had a child. i'm worried b/c i've asked each doctor's office if they normally prescribe an IUD to childless women & they each said that they do only if the patient is having serious problems with other methods of birth control. i'm wondering if low libido is considered a serious problem? has anyone else experienced this situation? i know i'm being very impatient & should just wait to speak with the doctor's, but i'm nervous & antsy!
i posted a little while ago about having a low libido due to BCP. i've been on 4 different types of pills & my libido has been really really low on all of them compared to when i'm not on the pill. a copper IUD was recommended as a good choice for BC & after doing some research, i would really like to get one! however, i've made appointments with 2 different ob/gyn's hoping that they'll think it's a good choice for me, too. i should also note that i've never had a child. i'm worried b/c i've asked each doctor's office if they normally prescribe an IUD to childless women & they each said that they do only if the patient is having serious problems with other methods of birth control. i'm wondering if low libido is considered a serious problem? has anyone else experienced this situation? i know i'm being very impatient & should just wait to speak with the doctor's, but i'm nervous & antsy!
thank you!

My normal doctor refered me to a women's health center and they had no problems giving me an IUD without having children. My doctor told me the only extra risks were that I might expell the IUD (women with out children have a higher risk) and that insertion might be more painful.
To ease the insertion the GYN told me to come back and have it inserted while I was on my period, becuase the cervix would be more open and soft.
Sorry my message is so long.
Good Luck!!
I think the chances of the IUD causing infertility are really really low. When it is put in it can perferate the uterus if it is put in to far, but if it is done properly by a doctor who has done a lot of these the chances are very small.
Good Luck!