diaphragm or iud?

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Registered: 04-25-2004
diaphragm or iud?
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Thu, 10-26-2006 - 3:58pm
I go into my postpartum chech up the 15th, and I have really debating what form of birth control I want to use. I've been thinking either the diaphragm or mirena iud. I'm afraid to use the diaphragm because i know it isnt as effective, I dont want to take any chances. I know the iud releases some hormone. I have had a histery of depression, and i dont want any bad side effects from it. plus i dont know if i like the thought of something in my body.
what are your thoughts?
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Registered: 11-20-2000
Thu, 10-26-2006 - 7:15pm
I just wanted to say that so far I've loved the Mirena IUD. I was on the pill for six years and got married more than a year ago. I discovered that I have a genetic gene disorder that put me at more risk of blood clots (especially if I'm on estrogen), so my doctor suggested that maybe I try the Mirena now that I was married and was not planning on having children for a few years. I was very hestitant to do it... but am now very happy with my decision.

The main things I like about the Mirena: (1) Cheaper... I was paying $420 a year for birth control pills. For the Mirena, I paid a one time co-pay of $130 and it is good for five years. (2) I don't have to worry about taking a pill every day. (3) The progesterin in Mirena is released directly into the uterus, so I don't feel the effects of the hormones like I would if it were in pill form. (4) I love the spontenaety of sex with my husband. (5) My periods are further apart and much much lighter. I only need a pantyliner! No pads or tampons!


What I don't like about the Mirena: (1) The insertion hurt very very much. But that could have just been because I've never had children. (2) My pre-birth control acne has come back. I do not believe the Mirena is causing my acne. I had acne problems before I started on the pill, which the pill then controlled... but now I'm no longer taking those hormones, so the acne has returned.


The fact of the matter with an IUD is that even if you end up not liking it... you can have it removed! But I'd give it a try. It's a great long-term method and very convient and cost-effective!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 10-26-2006 - 8:59pm

Hi sweetulip0623, welcome!


      Jill