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 Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:29 pm
I am going to have an appointment with my OB next Tuesday and I am looking at some birth control options to ask him about.
I am looking for something long term birth control methods since I just had my baby and don't want to get pregnant for another 3-5 years.
Specifically, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about their experiences with IUDs. I have read about the basic stuff on Mirena and Paragard and I am interested in these. What side effects did you have? How did insertion and cramps afterward hurt compare to say, contractions?
I have heard these are expensive. I can't find an up front cost online though
Any sharing about other long term BC options is welcome. I am breastfeeding, btw, don't know if that matters.
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:44 pm
I haven't personally had an IUD, but my mother is on her second one. She loves them. I know her current one has hormones in it, so you couldn't use that type BFing, just like you couldn't be on a regular birth control pill. I believe her first one didn't contain hormones, but I'm not sure. From what I can remember with conversations from her, getting it in and taking it out didn't hurt. I'm tempted to say she didn't feel much of anything at all minus a little discomfort. I have never asked about the cost since I'm not tempted to have an IUD myself.
But yes, BFing will affect what you can be on. Anything hormonal will be a no until you're done since estrogen can affect milk production.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:24 am
My doctor actually told me that the hormones in Mirena are low enough that you can use it while breastfeeding. The hormone version is slightly more effective than the copper.
If you have insurance, you can get one for as low as 10 bucks, or whatever your prescription co-pay is. If you're buying one without, I think they cost around 150, but don't quote me. It's cheaper than monthly birth control, but you just have to pay for it all at once.
I was going to get one, but I lost my medical insurance, so I can't. It doesn't matter too much, breastfeeding has rendered me essentially asexual, so I currently have no use for birth control. sweatdrop
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Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:58 am
Thanks guys :3
I talked to my doctor and the one he usually does is Mirena, and he did say the hormones don't go into the blood stream.
I hope my insurance covers it. It will probably beat the daily progestrone pills he also recommended.
Sorry about your health insurance, Spiral. And I haven't felt "in the mood" for a while too. My thinking was that the reassurance of not getting pregnant might help whee
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:08 pm
I have used the NFP method (NOT rhythm!!!!!) for many years (and my youngest son is now 13). It is effective, but you must be willing to say NO during the fertile time.
Frankly, it is nice to be able to say NO for a reason ... shoot, I'm still having trouble being "interested" I do try to be willing during the infertile time even if I don't feel like it. NFP is easy once you get used to it. I started many, many years ago doing the whole tracking with temperature and charts, which really helps establish YOUR own fertility pattern.
However, now that I think more on it.... the rampant hormones post-partum and while breastfeeding can make tracking slightly more challenging, but I think it's worth it!
Best wishes 4laugh
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:41 am
I only have the Copper T IUD. So far, it's been causing me alot of problems lately. But i have heard that the Mirena is a really good IUD. I'm considering taking this one out & switching to that one.
Good Luck.
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:56 pm
I have the mirena. It's been in for about 4 months now. It wasn't bad at all when they put it in, the only cruddy part is a lot of spotting, but that's tapering off now. I would recommend it for sure. There is nothing to think about, it just takes care of its self.
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:05 pm
The cost will differ state-to-state. Here in New Hampshire, the average out-of-pocket is $500.00 if you have no insurance. That is the IUD alone and not including the office visit fee.
If you have private insurance, the easiet way to see if they will cover it is to call their customer service up and ask for a "Pre-authorization". Ask the rep you are considering an IUD, and would like to know what my insurance will cover, what is my copay, and which IUD's are covered. Word of Advice: If you do this, be sure to write down the Representative's NAME, time and date you called, and if possible, an authorization number. Go to your OBGYN office/PCP office, set up an appointment, and bring that information in. When the office bills for it, and it gets denied, you have proof of who you spoke with that said it had a better coverage.
If you are on a State Medicaid insurance, for the most part, you really should call. Some state-medicaid programs will not cover IUD's until you have shown a history of trying lower grades of birth control methods.
Too many years in the medical field and I love the little 'ins and outs'! LOL
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