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Kati0105 · August 2009

The problem with IUDs is that I have a pre-children uterus, so it might not fit.Yeah, I'm not a doctor (obviously), but my MOH had an IUD put in and it poked through her uterine lining and she required invasive surgery to have it removed. She has two noticeable scars on her lower abdomen. This only happened to 1 in 1000 women apparently but I would never risk it.

Night_Sprite · August 2009

After my pap smear, she said it is highly possible that it won't fit based upon feeling my abdomen because my uterus is a small one in general, I guess?

ScarletGem · August 2009

I haven't had any kids, and the doc just said that it means it might hurt more during insertion. I took a couple of advil before I went, and the actual procedure only hurt like really bad menstrual cramps, and I was totally fine a few hours later. I mean, if your doc doesn't recommend it I'm not going to go against that advice, I'm just saying that it's worked fine for my as-yet-nonproductive uterus.

ScarletGem · August 2009

Ah, Ok. Small uterus. Do you have uterus envy? ;-) And yeah, the perforated uterus or getting the IUD growing into the uterine lining are two very bad things that can come with the IUD. But like pp said, it's really uncommon. I take comfort in knowing that IUDs are the most common BC method worldwide, and that they've been using them for years and years. Proven, effective, and non-hormonal, just the way I like my BC!

Kati0105 · August 2009

Proven, effective, and non-hormonal, just the way I like my BC!You should totally suggest this for their ad campaigns

I would love to go on something non-hormonal too, but I don't know for sure how long FI and I want to wait to TTC post-wedding so I think I'm stuck with the ring for now.

mwhitson14 · August 2009

Sprite, I have a small uterus and the doctor won't even let me get an IUD, even though I'd really, really prefer it. We're years away from having kids. I've heard really painful things about the arm implant. I'm sticking with the pill for now, because I just can't find any other options. I am however, on Seasonale, so at least it's a continuous 3 month pill, and I only get my period 4 times a year.

ScarletGem · August 2009

Maybe I'm in the wrong business, and should go into advertising... in a 1950, cheesy sort of advertising firm... I'd fit in there. Kati, I like the concept of the ring, and had it for a while. It fvcked with my emotions, though. I got seriously depressive while I was on the ring. Something about the mix of hormones, or having them released in that particular area, or something just didn't work with me. And, this was after years of using the pill, which supposedly has the exact same hormone dosage. That was the experience that made me want to switch to a non-hormonal method. But that's awesome that it works for you!

Kati0105 · August 2009

Kati, I like the concept of the ring, and had it for a while. It fvcked with my emotions, though. I got seriously depressive while I was on the ring. Something about the mix of hormones, or having them released in that particular area, or something just didn't work with me. And, this was after years of using the pill, which supposedly has the exact same hormone dosage. That was the experience that made me want to switch to a non-hormonal method. But that's awesome that it works for you!Hmm, I am actually pretty prone to mood swings. I wonder if this could be why? I was on Ortho Low before. I just can't be responsible for taking a pill every day, so the ring works out well for that issue.

ggmae · August 2009

Kati - DH and my brother were deployed (DH twice) and they came back just fine, but a few of DH's friends have had issues. Unfortunately, it's been rough over there and they see a lot of things that no person should ever have to see. Some are just better at dealing with it than others I guess.

Kati0105 · August 2009

GG, I am sure it has a lot to do with coping mechanisms and resilience among other things. Is your husband done with active duty? FI is really interested in doing a documentary on PTSD in vets at some point (he has made other docs in the past). He thinks vets are an incredibly underserved segment of the population, especially when it comes to mental health services.

ggmae · August 2009

Kati - He is, phew! He's got 3 more years left of inactive duty - meaning that they can call him back at anytime during those 3 years, but so far so good! I agree with your FI. IMO, the mental health services that the Army provides aren't good enough. I did a final project on PTSD during my senior year of college and it really taught me just how neglected they are.

mwhitson14 · August 2009

Kati, I miss your old picture with your pretty blond hair

Don't take that in the wrong way!

Kati0105 · August 2009

Whitson, not at all, I was just telling Mandy how I think I look much better as a blonde! I changed it on Friday when I was on here and tipsily reminiscing about when my cats were babies and I keep waiting to change it in hopes that we will get our e pics back soon (crosses fingers).

mwhitson14 · August 2009

You do! It flatters your skin tone so much better.

Kati0105 · August 2009

For some reason when I went back to brunette last Jan I somehow ended up with REALLY DARK hair instead of my natural color. My old coworkers kept asking "whoa, aren't you a little old to be going emo?"

mwhitson14 · August 2009

Oh yeah, because dark hair must equal emo. I usually go dark for fall, but FI loves it blonder, so that's usually what I stick with.

ScarletGem · August 2009

I was also on Ortho-lo before I got onto the ring, and I knew very quickly that the ring and I weren't friends. Maybe it's something or you to consider. And I don't remember your old siggy pic (people changing siggy pics always screws me up...) but I'd like to add that I think the dark hair and kittens look great on you. :-)

britab · August 2009

Scarletgem, I wore the same wedding dress as you. Good choice.

ellemichelle · August 2009

There is a risk with the arm implantation that it can poke through the skin. Depending on what your clotting disorder is, I would talk with your doctor about possibly using Depo Provera. It doesn't have the same risks of blood clotting as the pill, and you don't have to have a little tube in your arm either. Like the arm implantation, your period could be lighter, heavier, or stop completely. I have Factor V, so I can't use any BC with estrogen, and the Depo shot was the best option for me.

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