Curious about an I.U.D?!
Question: I was thinking about getting an I.U.D and was wondering about some things. Like, i read that you have to check the strings now and again, can you feel the strings, are they hanging out of you and would my partner be able to feel the strings when we have sex. And i live in new zealand and was wondering if it costs anything to get one??? Please if you have one tell me your advantages and if you have had any disadvantages. Thank you to all who answer.
Answers: I was thinking about getting an I.U.D and was wondering about some things. Like, i read that you have to check the strings now and again, can you feel the strings, are they hanging out of you and would my partner be able to feel the strings when we have sex. And i live in new zealand and was wondering if it costs anything to get one??? Please if you have one tell me your advantages and if you have had any disadvantages. Thank you to all who answer.
Yes you do need to check the strings after your period. This is to make sure your IUD is still in place.
The strings to hang into your vagina, but your partner is not going to be likely to feel them durring sex. If he does, it still shouldn't be a big, noticable deal as long as you're sufficiently lubricated for sex in the first place.
I don't currently have one since I have pretty bad cramps in the first place with my period. I've read that cramping can be one of the side effects of an IUD and have no desire to increase mine. I've also read some data that IUD's stay in place better for women who've had a child (I haven't), but my gyno gave me the impression that it may not be so for everyone. It's worth inquireing with your doctor on their opinions of who is best suited to an IUD.
In the U.S. an IUD itself costs 400-600 dollars plus the office visit to have it inserted.
I don't have any info on the cost in New Zealand, but your local clinic or your doctor's office should be able to give you a general estimate on the average cost with just a phone call. Call them up and say you're investigating getting an IUD and would like any information they can give you.
At the least you can discuss it with your gynocologist at your annual exam. They'll have all your information on hand and will have just checked you out, so they'll be in a great position to tell you if you're suited to an IUD.
I HAD ONE, IT WAS NICE....GET ONE....
I>U>D> not good, dont try it...
One thing to know abotu IUD's is that you usually have to have already been pregnant in the past. Otherwise, your uterus isn't expanded enough to fit it. Don't know what your situation is, but I was told that by my doc.