IUD

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Registered: 09-10-2003
IUD
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Wed, 11-08-2006 - 7:39pm
Hi. I got the merina IUD inserted yesterday. The procedure wasn't as bad as I feared it would be. I'm bleeding a little, feel tired and weak. I have slight nausea, breast tenderness and cramps. The cervical area around the site of insertion aches a bit. They told me not to put anything in the vagina for a week. Does this all sound normal. Also, the string is so far back I can hardly find it, I assume they wanted it to be unobtrusive.
Amie
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Registered: 08-16-2005
In reply to: ijadedgirl
Wed, 11-08-2006 - 9:24pm

Yes a week sounds normal--my doctor told me 3 days, and I've heard a week a lot. But, you shouldn't be feeling for strings yet until that week is over...you can get an infection or disturb things and make cramps worse. Just a thought.

The stings are far back, and will depend on the time of the month. (cervix position)

Hope everything goes well for you! I got a Paragard in August and things have been good so far.

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Registered: 09-10-2003
In reply to: ijadedgirl
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 10:40pm
Hey, Jill, or anybody out there? I got this thing on Tuesday. It's now Saturday, I'm frequently dizzy, nauseous, and pretty tired. The spotting seems to be slowing, accept when I'm real active. I know merina has a small amount of hormone in it. Is this normal? How long will my energy be low, getting frustrated,LOL, did I mention patience wasn't my forte? Thanks.
Amie
P.S. Really small price to pay, I think I'll be very happy.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: ijadedgirl
Sun, 11-12-2006 - 12:25am

Hi Amie,


      Jill