Re: Is the IUD a good method of Birth Control for me???
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:23:32 -0600 (CST)
Thew incidence of cramping with an IUD is higher in women who have never
been pregnant.
If you get an STD with an IUD in, it is more likely to make you sterile
thanb if the IUD wasn't there.
At Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Darla wrote:
>
>I am 33 year old woman who has been on the pill for 4 months & hated it
>- I have lost my sex drive, been very moody and this past month had
>horrible PMS symptoms, so I am going off the pill at the end of this
>pack.
>
>My internist suggested an IUD although I have not had any children. Is
>this a good method of birth control for someone like me? I am in a
>dedicated relationship and was wondering what anyone knew about the IUD.
>
>I thought they only prescribed the IUD for women who already had at
>least one child.
>
>Please let me know what the pros and cons are.
>Thanks!!!
--
R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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