Does anybody know anything about the IUD?

Question

Does anybody have any first hand experience with the IUD? People have told me some bad things. I have been told that it can scratch the uterin walls and prevent feature pregnancys. I am just looking for some facts or personal experiences good or bad. The IUD that I can get is the pediguard (the copper one that lasts for 10 years).

Answer 1

I have the copper 10 yr iud and it works well. My used it for 10 yrs and never got pregnant. I did notice that my periods were longer though and I get more cramps than I used to. But I still recommend it. My dr said its one of the best, and they have been using them for more than 20 yrs.

Answer 2

I have never had one but I have heard so many bad things about them! It makes me scared to ever want to try them!

Answer 3

Be cautious using this. I've heard that the way an IUD works is that as long as there is an object in the uterus a fertilized egg can't implant. Did you catch that? A FERTILIZED egg? Meaning you could get pregnant, but would not implant the baby? I know the modern IUD's contain hormone that are supposed to suppress ovulation, but....  I am pro-life and just passing the word along so you know and research further. I also heard that women long ago used to insert chicken bones into their uterus as a form of birth control. The same theory, as long as something is in the uterus, a baby can't implant. You could terminate a lot of pregnancies if this is the way it really works.

Answer 4

I have Paragard, and I really like it. I haven't had any side effects besides the occational cramps. The insertion hurt a lot because I don't have kids, but it got better. I love the convenience, and I love the fact that I don't have to worry about birth control for years.

However, I know some women who had it and who hated it, so I guess it's totally different for everybody.

Answer 5

my wife had an iud put in after our first child was born. she had it taken out recently and we just found out she is pregnant.

Answer 6

Well I tried the Paraguard a few years ago and I hated it. I just got the Mirena which is the 5 year and it seems to be better so far.