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writes:I am a 22 year old female considering getting an IUD implanted.I have had one sex partner, and we are exclusive.I am wondering, if this things are so good...why does not everyone get one?I want to get one, but I am quite tight down there. Also, I am wondering what are the potential outcomes and any side affects of these?I would like to ask you for your experiences, and any advice.My partner and I will "back up" this with condoms.I did not want to take birth control pills...is the IUD more natural than the pills?Please advice.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (30 December 2012):
 We mean talk to whoever is inserting the device for you, they should be able to answer any questions you have. If they can't, find someone else to insert it!None of my friends have had children. All found the procedure to be very painful but they are all glad they went through it. One of my friends on Mirena (the hormonal one) liked hers so much she left it in even when she entered a sexless relationship.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2012): I do not have a gyno or health insurance :) I'm a student on the US so I have not stepped in a Dr.office in years. Just looking for women's experiences with them and if they would recommend them.
I understand you are not gynos but I wanted a little perspective.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2012): i wouldnt recommend the IUD to any woman before having children, its a very painful and uncomfortable procedure. I am 24 and with my second sexual partner, no kids and i had it done because ive been on the pill since i was 14 because of very heavy bleeding where i couldnt stand up but i didnt want to be on the pill any longer as ur only suppose to be on it 10 years i was told by my doctor and my specialist recommended the IUD as an alternative to try to control the bleeding
if you want to know the side effects and if the procedure would suit you medically speak with your doctor but myself if i had the choice and if it was mainly for contraception it would not be something i would have had done
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2012): ...............talk to your Gyno. That's part of the reason they get paid, to answer your questions and explain stuff like this............
We are not gynecologist.............
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reader, person12345 +, writes (30 December 2012):
I am wondering, if this things are so good...why does not everyone get one?
Cost, uncomfortable insertion, some potentially bad side effects (most of which are uncomfortable as opposed to dangerous). No form of birth control is totally perfect. IUDs are a great option for a lot of women though.
I want to get one, but I am quite tight down there. Also, I am wondering what are the potential outcomes and any side affects of these?
Tightness has nothing to do with this as it goes in your uterus not the vagina. Side effects can include heavier longer periods and stronger cramping. It's rare but there can be serious health problems (as with any contraception). The serious side effects are more rare than complications from pregnancy though. You'll have to talk to your doctor for the full risks.
I would like to ask you for your experiences, and any advice.
I only know people with Mirena, but they all love their IUDs. I've heard mostly positive things about both. The stories you find online are not going to be good representation because the people who had problems will be more likely to go find places to talk about that.
My partner and I will "back up" this with condoms.
You don't really NEED to as the failure rate for IUDs is VERY low, but it's obviously a bit safer to use both. In most cases of IUDs failing they fail within the first year.
I did not want to take birth control pills...is the IUD more natural than the pills?
The copper acts as a spermicide and makes your uterus an inhospitable place for sperm and eggs.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (30 December 2012):
 Talk to your doctor, honestly.
Yes, most UID's are non-hormonal so more "natural".
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