IUD: Skyla VS Mirena?

Question

I NEED HELP!!
I need some help deciding whether I want an IUD or not. I have trouble taking pills on time and I’m worried about getting pregnant. I also have a heavy period without some sort of hormone control. I’m currently on Apri birth control and would really like to stop taking pills. 
I’ve read up on reviews with the common side effects and such, and a lot of women (who work out on the regular multiple times a week) gain weight uncontrollably. My issue is that I don’t lose weight easy plus I don’t really work out ever, I love food and I REALLY don’t need to gain weight. 
Please, anyone that has/had either of these, I need advice!

Answer

I’ve had Skyla for over a year and a half and I like it. Your doctor should prescribe a medication for you to take prior to insertion. The medication sort of loosens the muscles to make it easier for the doctor to maneuver without causing much pain. I just needed some ibuprofen for a day or so and then I was back to normal. 
As a side note, Skyla has a lower amount of hormones than Mirena, so you may want to keep that in mind/talk to your doctor about it.
Good luck!

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Just my opinion but why go through the hassle of getting one put in and not pick the one that lasts longer? I had mirena before I switched to paragard. Made me crazy but I don't do well with hormones.

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I have the mirena it hurt like a bitch to get it in and It took months for me to become "okay" with it. This thing owns my body and i personally hate it. I had to get dilated when putting it in veacayse my cervix is so small. And I had a panic attack immediately after insertion because the pain was so intense. I've had it for a while now, cramps are more painful then ever, period is more heavy and I have migraines every day all day.  There are lots of law suits out right now against the mirena and ill be getting mine removed soon. Mucus becomes thicker and it can penetrate my uterus, also increases chances of ectopic pregnancies by a lot. Which is a huge deal for me being I want children and all of these things can ruin that for me.  As all birth controls have side affects the iud is just one with a lot. 
I've heard more bad then good reviews but everyone's body is different. I dont mean to scare you just sharing my story. As for effectiveness my mirena is great, in terms of doing what its suppose to. They also recommend you have had a child prior to the iud because of insertion and possible side affects. Also your risk for yeast, pelvic inflammatory disease and more are extremely high always. Also your ovulation cramps could worsen.
If you do get any IUD make sure you take some ibuprofen prior and make sure you eat and drink well.
Good luck

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I have the Skyla and have for 5 months and honesty was the best decision I’ve made, sure my cycle is all messed up and I am still bleeding but no pregnancy for a few years sounds good to me.

IUD: Skyla VS Mirena?

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