Further IUD talk-anyone have Paragard?

[puppiesandrainbows]

I've seen lots of posters with Mirena, but not Paragard.

Hormonal BC is no longer an option for me due to a recent diagnosis of complicated migraines, plus a family history of blood clots.

But I have confirmed endometriosis, plus fibroid tumors and an ovarian cyst. My periods have been nightmares since I was 15. The pill helped a lot, but of course it's no longer an option.

My GYN is willing to do surgery, but I want to avoid surgery if it's possible to resolve my symptoms in other ways.

So any Paragard experiences you want to share? BTW, I'm 31, single, and no real plans for kids. But I might change my mind on the kids thing.

[mollz007]

I don't know if you saw this, but this is a post I started aa few says ago about IUDs and a few ladies had paragards. Hope this helps!

pandce.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=mm&thread=43422&page=1

[puppiesandrainbows]

No, I didn't see that post, thanks!

Looks like heavier periods and cramps all around. I already have that problem, I'd be debilitated if it got any worse.

Before my neurologist banned the hormones my GYN discussed Lupron, but after some research there's no way I want to even try it.

I don't want to have surgery because my family doesn't live close by and I don't have anyone to take care of me. I mean, I have friends that would do it but I feel guilty asking. Plus my mom died this past October after a *very* routine surgery, so it really makes me think twice about it.

Thanks for the link.

[mollz007]

Yikes, I'm sorry! That really stinks!! I can't think of any other reversable non-hormonal BC options besides condoms, diaphrams, spermicide, etc.

[polarbearfans]

Did they say no to Mirena? The hormones are very low. I can't have any estrogen due to migraines and family stroke history. My doctor finally took my "headaches" seriously after a 2 day migraine that resulted in the entire left side of my body going numb, no vision, and couldn't move. I did fine of mirena which we gave a ago since my periods were so heavy and painful

[puppiesandrainbows]

I'll have to ask my neuro, but I remember him saying flatly "absolutely no hormonal birth control, ever".

I have a strong family history of clots, plus an episode of DVT and my complicated migraines so I think my risk is really high.

[mollz007]

I wish there were more non-hormonal options for BC. There is no medical reason why I cant take hormonal BC, but I really dont want to. :-( I hope there are more developments in this area in the future.

[puppiesandrainbows]

FAM is fine for birth control for me because luckily my periods are like clockwork. I'm just trying to reduce my painful symptoms.

[blueshirt2003]

I had a Paragard IUD and it made me really anemic. My periods were SO heavy and lasted 5-7 days, easily.

[puppiesandrainbows]

Aug 13, 2012 23:15:42 GMT -5 @blueshirt2003 said:

I had a Paragard IUD and it made me really anemic. My periods were SO heavy and lasted 5-7 days, easily.

Ugh. I'm already having that issue. Thanks for the feedback.

[mrsw101109]

I am getting paragard on Friday because my neuro suggested it due to my migraines. I haven't had children so I am kind of terrified that the insertion is going to hurt like a bitch. And I am not looking forward to heavier periods, but I guess it's better than a stroke, right?

[puppiesandrainbows]

I talked to my neuro and he approved Mirena since it's a low dose of progesterone. Yay!