I've had the Mirena IUD for six months now, and I love it. Since insertion, I haven't had a period longer than three days! There hasn't been any weight gain--thought since I was going off of the Nuvaring, there was some weight redistribution--and it's been wonderful having a worry-free birth control. I liked the Nuvaring, but now that I'm in grad school, I like that I don't even have to think about switching the ring out, replacing it in a week, and dealing with the withdrawal bleed. It was simple, but probably too much for my addled brain at this point.
Perforation is a possibility, but it is rare, and you can minimize that risk further by choosing a doctor carefully. Planned Parenthood is usually a good bet, because many PPs do IUD insertions constantly: One doc told me that she had done three just that morning. Would seeing data about perforation and experience of the practictioner help you feel more comfortable?
As a bonus, many Planned Parenthoods and county clinics have extra funding for people who cannot afford birth control. These cover multiple options, and IUDs are likely to be one of those.
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Date: 2010-10-29 06:41 am (UTC)Perforation is a possibility, but it is rare, and you can minimize that risk further by choosing a doctor carefully. Planned Parenthood is usually a good bet, because many PPs do IUD insertions constantly: One doc told me that she had done three just that morning. Would seeing data about perforation and experience of the practictioner help you feel more comfortable?
As a bonus, many Planned Parenthoods and county clinics have extra funding for people who cannot afford birth control. These cover multiple options, and IUDs are likely to be one of those.