IUD questions.

[infamousmae.livejournal.com]

I just recently had my first Ob/Gyn appointment and received samples of Seasonique.

I'm about to be married and will be moving out of the country for a good two/three years in October.

My doctor told me about a form of birth control [IUD] that would probably be good for me, with me traveling and being so far from home. After hearing her opinion on this, it made me consider the thought of that form instead of just the pill.

My soon-to-be-hubby and I definitely aren't planning on having kids anytime soon, and I understand that once it's inserted, it's good for five years and not recommended to be removed before then.

Has anyone used this form of birth control? I'm curious to learn more about it from women who have actually been on it and can tell me the ups and downs first hand.

Thanks! :]

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[infamousmae.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow. Thank you. That was very helpful. :]

My fiancé is in the Army, and has [not to sound like a gold digger] really good insurance that could possibly cover the entire cost of birth control, or at least bring the price down quite a bit.

Are you aware if they have options for payment plans? I'd rather [if possible] be able to pay for it all up front, so I wouldn't have to worry about making a payment in the United States, while living in another country. How much am I looking at for one that would last five years?

[frolicnaked.livejournal.com]

For an IUD that would last 5 years, you're looking at the Mirena. This page (http://www.mirena-us.com/coverage.html?C=&c=) has info on whether your insurance is likely to cover the Mirena and -- if you have to pay the full cost -- payment plan options.