So, I got the non-hormonal Paragard IUD inserted in May. Since then my cycle has been a bit longer than it was on hormonal BC, but was still reasonably regular.
Well, I'm 2 weeks "late" and FREAKING out. I've taken 2 tests and they're both negative. What gives?
Any thoughts/insight would be greatly appreciated.
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I don't have a period, but I was on Depo for the past 5 1/2 years, so I haven't had one in forever...
It seems like I remember Paraguard not supporting a normal cycle, so I don't think you should be too scared, especially with the tests negative.
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[QUOTE]I have a paraguard. Every once is a while I just have a longer cycle. I doubt there is anything to worry about, esp if you have negative tests. Be aware, you might have a VERY heavy period when it does come. That was probably TMI. FYI- Paraguard is copper, so it should NOT make your periods stop. Mirena is hormonal, so it can.
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[QUOTE]In that case, definitely listen to hetshup. I have a non hormonal IUD and I find everything is longer or heavier now.
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Hopefully you are just being paranoid. You are pretty busy with school right? It could just be stress?
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Can you use this if you have never been pregnant? I was talking to my Dr. about Mirena and she said that I would not be able to get it if I have never had a child.
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[QUOTE]Can you use this if you have never been pregnant? I was talking to my Dr. about Mirena and she said that I would not be able to get it if I have never had a child.
Posted by Penny66[/QUOTE]
I've never been pregnant, and I have an IUD.
My doc said I couldn't have one, so I found a new doc.
It's harder to get the IUD in because your uterus has never been stretched. (I think stretched is the wrong word.) And your cervix has never dilated.
Sometimes it just won't fit. That was Doc#2's concern.
But she tried, it fit, it's in, and I'm as happy as a frickin lark.
Hetsup, I don't know about anyone else, but TMI is nearly impossible for me, especially on a message board.
The last time I called TMI was at a bar when a lady started talking about thinning hair because she was going through "the menopause". It was just more than I needed to know about her. This is relevant information.
[QUOTE]This made my day!! I have been searching for a new form of BC for a while.
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It's not for everyone, do your research. There's some drawbacks.
But then again, I was told it wasn't for me: no pregnancy, history of cervical dysplasia, etc.
Read everything and talk to your doc about it. Just don't take the "no kids, no IUD" as an answer, because it's not anymore.
My Doc said that the OBGYN board, which is usually super conservative, has stated that it's acceptable to put IUDs in women as young as 15 now.
And talk to some women that have had it longer than me. I'm barely pushing two weeks.
On the plus side, I didn't have a period for the 2 years I had it
After the Mirena, I got the Depo shot for a year and now I'm on the NuvaRing which I LOVE.
I've had Mirena for 6 months so far with no issues. Except I can't find the damn strings half the time. They were cut a little too short.
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I got Mirena about two weeks ago and am 22. I've never had kids and it did hurt pretty bad. The doctor gave me Misoprostol (3 pills) that I took the night before and inserted three more pills vaginally the day of the procedure. DEFINITELY ask about that medicine before getting it done. I've heard the pain is much less with the pills. The pill dialates the cervix.