IUD
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Topic: IUD
Posted By: MissCandice
Subject: IUD
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 2:05pm
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What is this?
Is it good? What does it cost? Can i claim it on standard health insurance? Thanks  ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 3:33pm
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http://www.familyplanning.org.nz/InformationResearch/Pamphletsfreedownloadable/tabid/365/Default.aspx
if you go to the IUD link and download it there is heaps of info. but also if you google it there in tonnes of info on IUDs there as well ------------- 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 3:51pm
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Ok so a personal opinion I haad very heavy periods with it which bothered me because I couldn't stray far from a bathroom, I went from 3 day periods to long painful 7-9 day periods but this is by no means typical, I stuck it out 6 months and when things didn't improve and I started having back pain I had it removed, the doctor thinks I may be one of the very few who had a allegeric reaction to the copper.
Positives about it? They say it's the best form of contraception, the copper one I had was free but there is Mirena and that is about $400-$500??? and it can stay in longer, your periods get shorter and shorter with that one. You never forget about contraception and you only have to deal with it every few years 
I wouldn't get another one for obvious reasons but I have friends who swear by them 100%!! I would give it a go if I was you. I got it done free via family planning clinic too ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 4:41pm
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I'm a bit IFFY when in comes to IUDs, all because I know the complications that can result from them. Yea they seem like God's gift to contraception but they definitely have their flaws, that I believe are a greater risk in the long run. But that's just me, I studied maternal science so may make me biased! lol. ------------- 
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Posted By: mrshouse
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 9:10pm
I had one for 2 years before we decided to TTC. i had no problems with it.infact it was great! and if youre forgetful like me its a lifesaver.....now that im over 22 and i dont have a community services card il have to pay 22.50 for each appointment-you need 2-1 for tests and 1 for the fitting. ive booked my first appointment for next week ------------- http://www.baby-gaga.com/"> 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 7:42am
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Oh yeah if you do have a community service card it should be $5 at family planning.
I only had one appointment  Went in asked for it and had it fitted 15 mins later.... what tests do they do??------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 2:38pm
I got my IUD for free, even the doctor's visit was free as I got it 6 weeks after having Bubs. Was really good for the 14months that it worked but now I can't have another one... At the time I was sooooo upset but love my little Erika heaps & heaps now  ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 6:18pm
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I was born with the IUD still in my mother. So dont know if they are more reliable now but wont be using it myself. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 8:48pm
| They are supposed to be pretty good, I researched them all through a sexuality paper at TCol but only briefly. I swore black and blue that I would never get one (pre-baby) as they look icky, but TBH I'm thinking about getting one after #2 is born. I'm not going to get a hormonal one, just the copper. The Mirena one is the one that gets inserted in your arm, not like the others that go up your v-jay-jay. |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 8:55pm
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up yor arm????????? ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 9:29pm
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emz, the Mirena goes up your v-jay-jay as well. There is another contraceptive patch which goes into your arm but I'm not sure it's available in NZ.
Once we have our finances sorted I'm going to get the Mirena. I hate being on the pill any one I try either messes up my hormones or skin. When I was in Ireland I was using NuvaRing which is like a monthly IUD which totally rocked. Yet to be available in NZ though 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 10:44pm
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I read that family planning brochure on the IUD & it sounds a little scary....
I know I've been through labour twice now but the pain for inserting it freaks me out, does it hurt much? Also can some one enlighten me on the TMI of checking to make sure it's still in there each month? How easy is it to feel the nylon? ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 10:49pm
Blardy hell!!! I just read that too Kel.....bugger off!! I hated an internal....that must hurt
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 8:55am
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I actually felt one quick pinch and that was it... really it wasn't bad at all for me (the insertion) it was over quick but I was a bit crampy afterwards.
I also was very naughty and never checked my strings... I just couldn't do it, guess im not that in touch with my body. DF on the other hand said he could feel them TMI TMI TMI TMI
------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 2:32pm
My BFF had one, and it fell out 
Im too scared to get one. ------------- Mummy to two beauties... Formerly Kaiz. |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 4:28pm
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Think I might send DH for a V....
ROTFLMAO....... ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 8:29pm
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Neosha'sMummy, that's a good point ---- what do the guys think of the IUD vs say condoms? -------------  |
Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 8:39pm
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100% better than condoms *if* your body gets used to it and you don't have the heavy periods, crampy etc.
Condoms are a PITA, but I would rather use them than suffer the side effects I had from the IUD but then I also can't take the pill because of hormonal issues as well. If my body reacted well to the IUD I would still have it now, the concept is great it's easy stuff, most woman don't even notice it. All I can say is give it a go, if things don't work out after a few months you can always take it out and try something else. Because I had issues with the copper IUD and can't take the pill or have Depo I got offered the mirena fully subsidised but after doing some research I decided against it ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 11:18pm
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I can't believe how undecided I am about this! I certainly don't want to go back to rain jackets & i've not been on the pill for at least 8 years.
Might pop in & see the nurse at the DR's for a chat. ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: MrsJMcD
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 11:34pm
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I've had a copper IUD for four years without any problems...hasn't made my periods any worse or better, but I have issues in that department anyway with PCOS and endo so might not have noticed it if it had.
This might be TMI but my husband says that at the right angle he can feel the cords in a ahem, nice way, when we're, ahem, 'having relations' ....and he would much prefer me having that to having to use condoms! |
Posted By: mrshouse
Date Posted: 15 February 2009 at 11:49pm
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well the lady i spoke with at family planning said everyone has to get tests done-i just figured it was smear tests, STD tests and pregnancy test and blood tests?. then i would have to come back and have it put in....now im rethinking it and will see what my doc says-id much rather just get it like neoshasmummy than go thru all the hoo-ha.........oh and i used to get DH to check for it...hehe but the one time i did check its pretty easy to feel....if you went looking for it-iykwim ------------- http://www.baby-gaga.com/">
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 16 February 2009 at 8:00am
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Hmmm I wonder why I didn't have to get tests done?? I didn't need a smear because I don't need to start until the end of this year and as for pregnancy they told me to come in during a period but I came in a few days after it finished so ruled that one out hehehehe.
Ah well I was happy to have it done at the time. ATM we do natural family planning it has been working for us since we decided to take a break from TTC about 11 months ago I did enquire about a diaphragm (sp) but they wouldn't let me have one ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow"> Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 9:54pm
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When I got my IUD inserted, it was kind of like going for a smear. Same tool used to open you up down there & then the actual IUD was like a short "pinch" on my cervix & then some mild cramping. I also bled a little but all in all it was not that bad at all.
I also had to go back to the doctor a month later to check that it was positioned correctly before I was given the all clear to stop using condoms. Checking for the strings myself was pretty had actually as my doctor trimmed them quite high but eventually I got the knack of it. To be honest I don't think I check it EVERY month but when I remembered I would. Hubby also thought it was BRILLIANT that I had an IUD. No more raincoats hahaha. Now we are back using the handy dandy condoms Hubby is not so keen on sex anymore LOL but we don't have much options as far as contraception is concerned ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 10:01pm
Come live in the UK- they're free here!  I don't understand why they aren't in NZ- surely its cheaper for the government to pay for these than the long term costs of unwanted pregnancies
I've got a Mirena and I love it. Had a few symptoms to start with but back to normal now- its uncomfortable getting it inserted but once you get over that its brilliant! ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 18 February 2009 at 10:04pm
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I spoke to my friend who had one put in, she said definitely get it put in while you have your AF or when they recommend after pregnancy cause she said she didn't & it hurt cause her cervix was closed.
She said it's brillant now though... ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com">
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: bluebird
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 9:28am
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I had a copper one and after a year a had bad cramping and had it checked and it was coming out they removed it and put another one in but that wanted out too.
When it was in it was great. I'm going to look into the mirena one for after bubs is born. I'm pretty sure it's free if you live in the Hutt Valley - well it was two years ago. ------------- DD1 10/10/04 DD2 10/06/09 |
Posted By: dneyn
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 7:35pm
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Hey there ladies
I might be butting in here but having worked as anurse in sexual health I can tell you IUD ae a very good form of contraception. The copper IUD multiload is free through family planning. How it works is that the copper acts as a spermicide and the shape of the IUD decrease the risk of inplantation (if one does manage to get past the goalie). Yes there are side effects one being that you may get heavier periods and the risk of ectopic pregnancy. The mirena has prostagladin (same as depo) but is released in small doses. Again it works pretty much the same as the Copper IUD but it also decreases your periods and some women don't get them at all. Again side effects are possible but very realible type of contraception. Hopefully that helps some of you but IUDs are great and I would definately get another one. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 7:55pm
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We practice natural family planning as well, and it's worked since Kahtrell was born..........ok so maybe the lack of sex plays a part lmfao.....but I do make sure that it rarely happens during my fertile phase. Personally I wouldn't go on any form on contraceptive, just because I don't want to be whacking up my body with more hormones then it needs. I especially wouldn't go with an IUD even though the risks are a small percentage. The fact that there is the slight possibility of ectopic pregnancy, scarring and inflammation of the uterus...resulting in infertility (which I believe has occured to a person I know) cramping etc. I wouldn't want to jeopardise my ability of falling pregnant. But each to their own I reckon, think it really depends on the person. -------------
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