Can you get Mirena birth control w/o having a 1st child?

Question

i would like to get the mirena birth control but the website says this:

Mirena® intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) is appropriate for women who:

* Have at least one child

* Are looking for a hassle-free and reversible form of birth control for up to 5 years (or less, if you choose)1

* Are in a stable, mutually monogamous sexual relationship

I am 19 and working my way through college. I am already on the pill but its making me gain weight and I already know I dont want kids until Im done with school and teaching. I want to be ready.

I guess what Im asking is, can I get Mirena even though Im not a mother?

Answer 1

no. because with a baby your uterus stretches, and it will never actually get down to it's original size and then the mirena will fit. But until then no

Answer 2

IUD's are for women in stable committed relationships and who have had a child for the following reasons:

1.IUD's can increase the risk of STD's causing harm to the reproductive system due to its placement. (hence the reason for committed monogamous relationships)

2. IUD's can be expelled easier from a womb that has not experienced a pregnancy due to the lack of room.

In short you can possibly find a doctor to give you an IUD but I wouldn't recommend it.  Try the nuva ring.