So, I thought I wanted the Mirena for my bc option. I have an appointment to get it on Friday, but I keep hearing that it is SO painful to go in. I am thinking of canceling and doing the mini pill.
Any of you guys had the Mirena before? Is it that bad? I feel like my options are limited because I'm still pumping. Curious as to what everyone else plans on doing, if anything!
I've also been thinking about birth control since my 6 week post partum is coming up. I have never been on birth control before and suck at taking pills regularly. I'm a little worried about all the hormones cuz I've heard horror stories. We probably won't be getting pregnant within the next 3 yrs, if we decide to have a second. Thoughts?
It was painful for me afterwards because I hadn't had any kids yet and couldn't take any good pain meds because I was on blood thinners at the time. But I liked it overall and will be getting another one at my 6 week visit. This time I have left over percosets to take. Yippee!
I've also been thinking about birth control since my 6 week post partum is coming up. I have never been on birth control before and suck at taking pills regularly. I'm a little worried about all the hormones cuz I've heard horror stories. We probably won't be getting pregnant within the next 3 yrs, if we decide to have a second. Thoughts?
I've had no problems with the hormones. However, my doc said the progestin pill has to be taken at the same time everyday. If you're off by two hours, she advised me to use condoms the rest of the pack.
I am getting Mirena. I hope it isn't too painful. You need to take pain meds after get it in?! Now I am kind of nervous. How long does it take to be placed?
I've also been thinking about birth control since my 6 week post partum is coming up. I have never been on birth control before and suck at taking pills regularly. I'm a little worried about all the hormones cuz I've heard horror stories. We probably won't be getting pregnant within the next 3 yrs, if we decide to have a second. Thoughts?
Timing is extremely important. I actually set an alarm on my phone so I wouldn't forget. Now hormonal birth control exacerbates my migraines so we go barrier/ fertility awareness method for control.
I am getting Mirena. I hope it isn't too painful. You need to take pain meds after get it in?! Now I am kind of nervous. How long does it take to be placed?
I think they tell most people to take 800 mgs of ibuprofen ahead of time.
I had the paraguard for like 5 years because I cannot do hormones at all-they make me cray. Insertion kind of sucked but I also hadn't had a kid at that point. The bad part for me was the cramping afterwards which lasted a couple of days. That said, I had horrible period cramps so maybe the two were related? I also bled pretty heavy for my period while I had the paraguard but I think this is better with the mirena bc of the hormones. I would do the paraguard again.
Post by hollydfromtn on Mar 11, 2015 17:22:51 GMT -5
I had the mirena before we started TTC. I really liked it and was planning on getting it again until I talked to DH. He wants to rely on condoms and cycle awareness because we're not sure when we'll want to try for #2.
The insertion took about as long as a Pap smear and was a little uncomfortable. I did have cramping afterwards. They lasted for a day or two and felt like really bad period cramps. It was a small price to pay for worry-free BC.
Post by cloe111479 on Mar 11, 2015 18:50:50 GMT -5
I'm thinking about this too. I don't want to do the pill again as, I know this is a crazy thing but I am pretty sure that my years of pills caused my boobs to grow 4 sizes. (No I can't prove it but I went from a ddd to and h. I only had gained 10-15 lbs in that time frame, so it was way too much growth in like 3-4 years)
We had to use clomid to get Quinn but I'm afraid I'll be like crazy fertile right after. We want a second but not THAT fast.
I'm going to be getting the paraguard. I don't want to go back on hormonal birth control and we're 99% sure we're one and done. In 2-3 years we'll reassess if we want a second child and in the meantime having a 'set and forget' form of BC will be nice. I've never had an IUD before, having been on the pill for ten years, so hopefully it isn't too bad.
I loved Mirena and will get it again now that DD born. It is uncomfortable to get in, but not horrible, and very quick. Nothing compared to having a baby. Afterwards there is some cramping and maybe bleeding for a bit. For me it was like a heavy period. Only Ibuprofen or equivalent needed really. That was all before I had ever been pregnant. I've heard it's easier if you've been pregnant before.
I did have one complication that caused more pain than usual. Do know that if you are prone to ovarian cysts you have a heightened chance of one developing after insertion. That happened to me and no one told me that was a risk (I get them a lot anyway). I was scared that maybe I had an infection, it would have been nice to know there were other possibilities. The cyst, like 99% of them, went away on its own after a couple weeks. All I did was increase my ibuprofen intake to manage the pain.
Still, I highly recommend Mirena. It was a birth control life saver for me and what pain I had was both bearable and worth it.
Oh man, I have a hard time relaxing enough for a pap. I think I'm going to call them and opt for the mini pill instead. Plus, I am prone to ovarian cysts, so if that means more pain, count me the hell out!!!
I had the paraguard before and I don't think it hurt all that much going in, even though I hadn't had kids yet. I'm not sure if I'm doing that again or just relying on condoms and baby exhaustion. I'll talk to my OB at my next appt. I won't go on hormonal meds, so that is limiting.
I was going to do mini pill but my doc said she thought it would be better to do mirena or reg pill so I am getting a mirena again even though I may only keep it for 1.5 years. I did not enjoy getting it but it wasn't that bad, sort of an electric pain for a sec. I have heard it is much easier post part than if you have not had kids but my other mirena I was pp too so I have no comparison. Eta: but maybe that is where a lot if the bad stories about insertion come from?
Post by toadandbuggie on Mar 12, 2015 8:19:31 GMT -5
I got a prescription for the minipill. My OB seemed to push the mirena and non-hormonal IUD though. I thought about changing my mind, but I think I'm going to stick with the minipill and the pull out method.
On paragurd my periods were heavier. that was the one downside. I also got pregnant my first month we didn't use protection after it came out, I think 2 full cycles.
I just realized my appotment next week for the 6 week check is with a midwife. If I want to talk birth control should I change it to one of the OBs?
I plan to get paragard IUD after my 6 week checkup. I was on the pill before kids and don't like the side - effects. We are pretty sure two kids is enough, so this is our long term bc until we decide it is time for DH to get snipped.
For those who have had mirena, did you still get your period? I was on the pill before and only got mine 4x a year and that was awesome.
I didn't get my period the whole time but did spot occasionally. It wasn't enough to be annoying. I also got pregnant 6 weeks after having it removed.
As for the pain of insertion, I didn't think it was that bad. Since I had had a baby before, the doctor said it wouldn't be painful and he was right. It was uncomfortable for about a minute but not bad. I plan to get it again at my 6-week follow up appointment. It is just too easy and no worries about getting pregnant unless we plan for it. Also, I suck at taking the pill.
Doctor didn't mention the mirena option for us. I'm sure it is available, we were just concentrating on whether or not to use the pill. Since we are going to try for #2 in the next year or so, the doc recommended that we use condoms and to keep the pill out of my system.
For those who have had mirena, did you still get your period? I was on the pill before and only got mine 4x a year and that was awesome.
I had a heavy period the first two months, super light one the next two or three, and then no period for the rest of the five years I had it. Very occasional light spotting, that's all.
Are there any options for someone that wants to get pregnant in a year or two. I'm looking for something that doesn't rely on me remembering to take a pill or DH to remember to pull out. I was on Nuvaring before getting pregnant and I loved it. I'm nursing so I don't think I can go back on it.
I'm doing mini pill until early next spring then going back to fertility awareness method. We will probably start ttc number two sometime next summer, so longer term options aren't really on the table.
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