IUDs hormones or no?

Question

Having issues with making a choice on one, I have a 15month old and am done for a good while. What iud did you choose and how has/did it effect you? I am on the pill now. I had the mirena put in 6weeks after baby but had it removed after weight loss came to a stand still while breast feeding along with a lot of issues with ppd. Any chance that now mirena would work for me after being on the pill? Or would paragard be a Bette option? My periods were never horrible before baby or birth control.

Answer

I have the IUD Implaton, and I must say the past 3yrs have been amazing! I have a period for 4 days, some months I don't even have a period. I forget it's there, and 2 days after I had it placed in my arm. I was back to playing volleyball! I didn't gain weight nor had hormones. I will defiantly be going back to get it placed in my arm again. And the good thing is you don't have to take it out for 3 years! AWESOME! And you don't have to go no where near your vigina. I strongly recommend Implanton.

Answer

They are both highly effective. If you think the Mirena contributed to your PPD and weight and your periods don't bother you, then the Paragard (without hormones) would be a fine choice. I find in my practice most women choose Mirena because they want improvement in their periods along with contraception.

IUDs hormones or no?

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