Has anyone had a mirena fitted without having a child first??
Question: I am on progestin only bc pills and my gyno mentioned the mirena as an option for me even though I am single and have not had children. In a couple of months, I will be moving into a shiftwork job where taking my pill at the same time every day will be nearly impossible (I will be working for 3 days on, 2 days off, 3 nights on, etc.) and the mirena sounds like a perfect solution, except their website says that it is only recommended if you have had a child. Why?
Answers: An IUD is easier to insert in a woman who's been pregnant in the past, and a nulliparous (never-pregnant) woman is more likely to expel one. That's why it's recommended mainly to women who've had children. Doctors are coming around to the idea that women without kids can use IUDs, though.
Older IUDs used to raise women's risk of infections that could impact their fertility, but the newer ones don't tend to do that. Women who change sex partners frequently shouldn't get them, though, since they raise their risk of STDs.
I don't have children, and I had a Mirena for a year. I had to have it removed because of a pelvic infection, but this is unusual.
IUDs are the most effective, reversible long-term kinds of birth control. They've got a pregnancy prevention rate (99%) much higher than the diaphragm (84%).
Some women hate the Mirena, though. It can make you moody and less interested in sex, and cause you to gain weight. Doctors sometimes gloss over these possible side effects.
On the other hand, many women's periods get lighter/less frequent, and some women stop having their periods altogether, while using the Mirena. Depending on how bothersome your menstrual symptoms are, this could be very beneficial. It's also nice not having to think about taking a pill every day. All you have to do is check the strings once a month or so.
If you get an IUD and can't stand it, having it removed is usually a simple process. Good luck with your decision.
My housemate just had the non-hormonal IUD ( paraguard ) put in and she has not had any children. Its supposed to be very effective and last for 10 years. However, some women have trouble with it reporting very heavy and/or crampy menstrual flows. From info I found on the web while helping her research IUDs I believe the reason they recommend for women having had children is that if there is any uterine problems (shape, previous infections etc.) there could be problems using an IUD. So, if someone has had a child then in all probabilty their uterus is normal and using the IUD should be no problem. As Heron said doctors will put one in for you if you'ld like to give it a try.
Your body is supposed to be regulating your hormones, this is how you were designed. Often the pill is used to force periods to be regular. I’ve seen all kinds of nasty side effects, from small nuisances, to women whose entire life is messed up forever like loosing their uterus. That's probably why they want you to already have one, because it's so easy for a woman to become sterile. The pill can be very dangerous, and the mirena ring is even worse as it is so much stronger. Many women can't handle even the least of the side effects. When I was choosing a bc method, I researched them all. What I came up with was the diaphragm. It works without hormones so you don't end up with these huge Natzi hormones overthrowing and controlling your natural cycle. It's like a female condom, you can't feel or see it and neither can he. You put a little spermacide on the rim, which seals it and kills any trouble makers. If you follow directions as to how to use it and do so exactly, it's as effective as the pill, on the pregnancy part, perhaps better. The doctor will fit you to get the right size and to show you how to put it in and remove it. It's easier than to remember to take a pill everyday when you’re not gonna have sex everyday. You just have to remember it when you’re going to have sex. If you forget it, of course it doesn’t work at all. If periods are an issue regarding sex, it won't be anymore. The diaphragm holds the blood over night. It was my favorite bc method. However like the pill, it doesn't protect against std's, or the possibility of getting a disease that will kill you.
Peace
physicians assistant
Answers: An IUD is easier to insert in a woman who's been pregnant in the past, and a nulliparous (never-pregnant) woman is more likely to expel one. That's why it's recommended mainly to women who've had children. Doctors are coming around to the idea that women without kids can use IUDs, though.
Older IUDs used to raise women's risk of infections that could impact their fertility, but the newer ones don't tend to do that. Women who change sex partners frequently shouldn't get them, though, since they raise their risk of STDs.
I don't have children, and I had a Mirena for a year. I had to have it removed because of a pelvic infection, but this is unusual.
IUDs are the most effective, reversible long-term kinds of birth control. They've got a pregnancy prevention rate (99%) much higher than the diaphragm (84%).
Some women hate the Mirena, though. It can make you moody and less interested in sex, and cause you to gain weight. Doctors sometimes gloss over these possible side effects.
On the other hand, many women's periods get lighter/less frequent, and some women stop having their periods altogether, while using the Mirena. Depending on how bothersome your menstrual symptoms are, this could be very beneficial. It's also nice not having to think about taking a pill every day. All you have to do is check the strings once a month or so.
If you get an IUD and can't stand it, having it removed is usually a simple process. Good luck with your decision.
My housemate just had the non-hormonal IUD ( paraguard ) put in and she has not had any children. Its supposed to be very effective and last for 10 years. However, some women have trouble with it reporting very heavy and/or crampy menstrual flows. From info I found on the web while helping her research IUDs I believe the reason they recommend for women having had children is that if there is any uterine problems (shape, previous infections etc.) there could be problems using an IUD. So, if someone has had a child then in all probabilty their uterus is normal and using the IUD should be no problem. As Heron said doctors will put one in for you if you'ld like to give it a try.
Your body is supposed to be regulating your hormones, this is how you were designed. Often the pill is used to force periods to be regular. I’ve seen all kinds of nasty side effects, from small nuisances, to women whose entire life is messed up forever like loosing their uterus. That's probably why they want you to already have one, because it's so easy for a woman to become sterile. The pill can be very dangerous, and the mirena ring is even worse as it is so much stronger. Many women can't handle even the least of the side effects. When I was choosing a bc method, I researched them all. What I came up with was the diaphragm. It works without hormones so you don't end up with these huge Natzi hormones overthrowing and controlling your natural cycle. It's like a female condom, you can't feel or see it and neither can he. You put a little spermacide on the rim, which seals it and kills any trouble makers. If you follow directions as to how to use it and do so exactly, it's as effective as the pill, on the pregnancy part, perhaps better. The doctor will fit you to get the right size and to show you how to put it in and remove it. It's easier than to remember to take a pill everyday when you’re not gonna have sex everyday. You just have to remember it when you’re going to have sex. If you forget it, of course it doesn’t work at all. If periods are an issue regarding sex, it won't be anymore. The diaphragm holds the blood over night. It was my favorite bc method. However like the pill, it doesn't protect against std's, or the possibility of getting a disease that will kill you.
Peace
physicians assistant
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