Copper IUD? Is this the right choice?!


Question: Copper IUD? Is this the right choice?
I'm going to my gyno on Wednesday. Mainly for my yearly (although it's my first), but I want birth control. I don't want to take hormones, because of the side effects, plus I have medical conditions that would complicate my situation.

So, through research I thought that a copper IUD is the best choice for me because it is hormone free. However, I don't understand the side effects. I don't know how this device can make your periods heavier and cramps worse, if there is no hormone involved. That is the only thing that is bugging me because I already have a period that lasts about a week (but I am not a heavy bleeder), and my cramps already are pretty bad.

I want to hear from anyone who has used a Copper IUD.

Also, will my boyfriend by able to feel it when we have sex?

I still think this is probably my best option, unless I just stick to using condoms, but I really want to prevent pregnancy, because that is my biggest concern.

Plus I heard that most gyno's (female anyways) use IUD's as their birth control and that it is underrated. What do you all think?

Answers:

I got my iud 2 years ago. I'm not sure if its copper, its called mirena. Its definitely the best decision for birth control. I havent gotten my period in 2 years! And I've never had anyone tell me they can feel it with their penis. Its just tiny little strings. I can feel it sometimes with my fingers but only if I go really deep. My obgyn reccomended it and yes she said it is her choice of birth control.



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