WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2001: Re: Considering an IUD?

Re: Considering an IUD?

From: AMS (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 15:50:40 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi - I think it was a terrific form of birth control - I've had the saf-t-coil and 3 copper 7's (I don't think these are available anymore) and yes, did have heavier periods and some cramping, especially with the saf-t-coil before I had kids. The copper 7 was better, but I still had to take motrin the first day or two. BUT, I was highly motivated to not use pills and not get pregnant and not be celibate. This was a great, sexually nonintrusive method for me. (You might want to take some motrin an hour before insertion - that's a little crampy, too.) At Tue, 9 Oct 2001, Dr. wrote: >
>At Tue, 9 Oct 2001, Heather wrote:
>>
>>I know there is alot of info on the site about an IUD but I would much
>>rather here from some of you personally. Can anyone give some info on
>>it, even if you don't have one and just what you have heard. I have a
>>terrible time with bcp so I am really considering this. Any info would
>>be great, thanks, Heather
>
>The IUD has been around for many years, but received a bad reputation
>years ago when some of the IUDs on the market had a design that
>increased the risk of pelvic infections (very serious ones!) Today's
>IUDs do not have this design, and thus are much safer, but there are
>things that make alter their rate of complications (e.g., the higher the
>number of sexual partners a woman has, the higher her risk of
>infections) But, this fact is probably true even without an IUD. The
>two main side effects can be heavier periods and an increase in cramping
>with periods. Not everyone has these, and certainly it varies as to the
>type of IUD. They are effective forms of birth control, and are easy in
>that one does not have to remember to take a bill every day. However,
>they do not prevent STDs. Like other methods, they are very suitable
>for some women as a means of contraception, depending on her
>circumstances.
>
>--
>Mark Smith, MD, PhD
>
>--
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be
> replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an
> appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private
>e-mails cannot be answered. Please see your own medical professional
> for any continuing problems.
>

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