copper IUD (ParaGuard)?

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I'm considering getting paraguard immediately after delivery, has anyone else had this before? I'm extremely nervous bc I've never been on birth control before and this is my 3rd child.

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I had the Paraguard placed after my 3rd baby in 2014. I had zero issues with it. Placement was simple and only slightly uncomfortable. Periods were normal. Removal was super simple and baby 4 was conceived after only one cycle. I’ll be getting paraguard again after this baby. While everyone’s experiences are different I would personally highly recommend.

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Each experience is different. I had it put in about 2 months after my daughter was born. For me, the insertion wasn't too bad, I bled for about 2 weeks after, and my periods were much heavier and more painful. I kept it for 2 years and then had it pulled when we decided to try for baby #2. I got pregnant 2 cycles after. Having it pulled was painless and quick.

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I had it for 8 yrs and loved it! Had it removed last summer and a month later got pregnant. Love that it doesn’t have hormone. Cramps would sometimes be a real pain and my periods were heavier but totally worth it. I’m definitely getting another one inserted after the baby is born!

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I am someone who is super sensitive to hormonal birth control,  and paragard was a non hormonal option that worked great for me!

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I got Paraguard years ago and unfortunately it didn’t work well for me. I wanted to avoid hormones. The pain was so bad that I was on Vicodin for a week before I got it removed. The doctor said I had a “sensitive uterus” but I think it might not have been placed correctly or something. I now have a different doctor but I have been too nervous to try it again. I wish it had worked though. I love the idea of long term hormone free birth control.

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I had Paragard put in after my second pregnancy (I didn’t want an iud with hormones) and it worked well for a while.. then I started getting extremely bad periods. Super heavy where I couldn’t change products fast enough to not have an accident and they would last 10 days. Had it taken out shortly after.

copper IUD (ParaGuard)?

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