WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: IUD Contraception

Re: IUD Contraception

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 11:39:57 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Lisa wrote: >
>I am 36 yrs old, not on birth control at the present and haven't been
>for quite some time, and have never been pregnant. And, I wouldn't want
>to become pregnant at this time in my life. I have a scheduled appt
>with my GYN in November for yearly checkup, and need to think about
>birth control options. I have been on OCP's in the past, but they make
>me nauseated, so do not take them responsibly. I have been reading up
>on all of the available options, and would like to try the new Mirena
>IUS. My quetion is, will doctors place them in women who have never
>been pregnant? I am married (13 years) and have been in a monogimus
>relationship for 16 yrs and have never had a sexually transmitted
>disease, blood clots, or any other risk factors. I do smoke, for approx
>20 yrs, 1ppd. The reason I am thinking about an IUD is because it seems
>to be the easiest option for me (ie.no pills, no shots etc.). Any
>information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
>Lisa

IUDs can be placed in women who have not had children

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

**this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician**
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