What Lead You to Consider IUD Use?
I’ve been married for 7 years & have 2 kids. Right now, we don’t want any more. But, I feel too young to do anything permanent. My friend told me about Mirena - it seems like a good option for me
Helpful Questions that You Asked your Doctor
The most important questions that I asked my doctor was how effective Mirena was (as I don’t want to get pregnant) and whether or not I was a candidate for it.
I also wanted to know if I could have the IUD removed at anytime as well as how much the insertion *REALLY* hurt.
How Did These Questions Help in Your IUD Decision?
The questions really helped in my decision-making as my doctor’s answered lead me to decide to go through with the insertion! He told me that Mirena was like 99.9% effective… one of the most effective methods around (just as effective as a vasectomy and more effective than a tubal!!).
It was also important to me to find out that I could have Mirena safely removed anytime within the 5 year span (just incase there is a sudden urge for baby-making). He also said that I was an ideal candidate because I was married and already have had children.
The doctor told me that the insertion may be a “bit” uncomfortable, but that he would provide me with an Rx for a pain reliever to take before hand if I wanted. This provided me with some assurance.
What I'd Do Differently
- The only thing that I would do differently would probably be pressing the doctor more about the insertion procedure. I have heard that it REALLY, REALLY hurts. Why would he offer me pain reliever to take if the insertion is ONLY a “bit uncomfortable”—hmmm?
- I wish that I would have be a bit more forceful demanding some more brutal honesty about the pain factor. He did say that the insertion is very quick, so I am hoping that if I am in pain, it will be over quickly as well.
- In any case, I have decided to go through with it (pain or slight pain) and am scheduled for the insertion on Jan. 5. Wish me luck!
Dawn Stacey M.Ed, LMHC, Contraception Guide, says:
Sounds like you asked some important questions to your doctor and received the information you needed to make your decision. As far as the insertion, I have heard everything from it being more painful than labor to it being no more annoying that a menstrual cramp... and everything in-between. I guess it is individual to each woman. Good Luck!For More Information About IUD Insertion: What To Expect During an IUD Insertion (ParaGard IUD or Mirena IUD)
