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]]> By: Kimberlee http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2737 Kimberlee Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:38:06 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2737 Tamra - Ok...here's my two bits. I have the Mirena. I love it. My periods used to be VERY irregular and some lasted up to a month...now...I haven't had one in probably a year! Its been nice! I don't have an inverted uterus or what not...but my doctor did have some issues getting mine in. I wouldn't call it painful...but it wasn't a walk in the park either and I spotted for the next day or so. As for another option...no one has mentioned it here yet. http://www.essure.com/ Essure is offered at my doctor's office. From what I read on the little pamphlet...its a tiny spring that they wiggle up (somehow) into your fallopian tube one at a time. Soon the fallopian tube grows into the spring cutting off the flow of eggs...hence no more pregnancies. Its permanent...so no going back...but if you guys are thinking about that...its an option. I think I'm going to get that when I'm done with my IUD in 2.5 years and ready for a new one. The Essure is a 30 minute procedure and they give you something to relax but you're awake for it and then you stay for about an hour afterwards to just make sure you're settled then they kick you loose. Hope that helps!! Kimberlee Tamra –

Ok…here’s my two bits.

I have the Mirena. I love it. My periods used to be VERY irregular and some lasted up to a month…now…I haven’t had one in probably a year! Its been nice! I don’t have an inverted uterus or what not…but my doctor did have some issues getting mine in. I wouldn’t call it painful…but it wasn’t a walk in the park either and I spotted for the next day or so.

As for another option…no one has mentioned it here yet. http://www.essure.com/ Essure is offered at my doctor’s office. From what I read on the little pamphlet…its a tiny spring that they wiggle up (somehow) into your fallopian tube one at a time. Soon the fallopian tube grows into the spring cutting off the flow of eggs…hence no more pregnancies. Its permanent…so no going back…but if you guys are thinking about that…its an option. I think I’m going to get that when I’m done with my IUD in 2.5 years and ready for a new one. The Essure is a 30 minute procedure and they give you something to relax but you’re awake for it and then you stay for about an hour afterwards to just make sure you’re settled then they kick you loose.

Hope that helps!!

Kimberlee

]]> By: Rosanne http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2715 Rosanne Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:47:03 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2715 And related to what Amy was saying - if your doctor doesn't feel comfortable about the IUD insertion with the retroverted uterus - find a doctor who IS! And related to what Amy was saying – if your doctor doesn’t feel comfortable about the IUD insertion with the retroverted uterus – find a doctor who IS!

]]> By: Tamra http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2694 Tamra Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:33:34 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2694 LC... of course I don't mind you chiming in :-). I really appreciate hearing your perspective! James and I have been discussing the big V for awhile... honestly, that would probably be the best-case scenario for us as well. Stupidly, though, I think deep down, I really want one more baby at some point. This has got to be a completely biological urge, though, because there is no way I actually want to deal with another newborn- LOL! My doc actually recommended freezing sperm and going right ahead with the V... and I kind of like that idea a lot. It would certainly take a TON of pressure off of me! LC… of course I don’t mind you chiming in :-) . I really appreciate hearing your perspective! James and I have been discussing the big V for awhile… honestly, that would probably be the best-case scenario for us as well. Stupidly, though, I think deep down, I really want one more baby at some point. This has got to be a completely biological urge, though, because there is no way I actually want to deal with another newborn- LOL! My doc actually recommended freezing sperm and going right ahead with the V… and I kind of like that idea a lot. It would certainly take a TON of pressure off of me!

]]> By: LC http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2693 LC Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:42:43 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2693 Tamra, Naturally I am speaking from my own perspective, but the vasectomy that my hubby had years ago -- was the best thing for us. It was a quick procedure and after it's done -- no worries. We only have one child, but I had some serious complications after kiddo was born - and decided to be happy with the miracle that we have. The doc (at the time) who did the big V for hubby usually would not do a V for a couple with 1 child (when the female was under 30), but after reviewing the medical situation, he performed the V - no problem. This was a route that worked well for us -- quick procedure, quick recovery time and back in the sack -- no side affects or worries. Just my 2 cents, I hope you don't mind me chiming in. :) LC Tamra,
Naturally I am speaking from my own perspective, but the vasectomy that my hubby had years ago — was the best thing for us. It was a quick procedure and after it’s done — no worries.

We only have one child, but I had some serious complications after kiddo was born – and decided to be happy with the miracle that we have.
The doc (at the time) who did the big V for hubby usually would not do a V for a couple with 1 child (when the female was under 30), but after reviewing the medical situation, he performed the V – no problem.

This was a route that worked well for us — quick procedure, quick recovery time and back in the sack — no side affects or worries.

Just my 2 cents, I hope you don’t mind me chiming in.

:)

LC

]]> By: crazynursingstudent http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2688 crazynursingstudent Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:43:37 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2688 I was going to recommend the Implanon to you. I saw that done over the summer. It's a small stick looking thing that they insert under the skin in your arm. You can't feel it and no one can see it. They numb you before they put it in, so it's not painful. It lasts for years, and the girl I knew that had it put it was really pleased with it. Also, when I shadowed a midwife this summer I saw an IUD placement. It seemed very painful to me, but once it was in, people seemed pleased. My fiance and I used Trojan Ultra-Thin for a long time. They were great! Hope you find what works best for you. I was going to recommend the Implanon to you. I saw that done over the summer. It’s a small stick looking thing that they insert under the skin in your arm. You can’t feel it and no one can see it. They numb you before they put it in, so it’s not painful. It lasts for years, and the girl I knew that had it put it was really pleased with it.

Also, when I shadowed a midwife this summer I saw an IUD placement. It seemed very painful to me, but once it was in, people seemed pleased.

My fiance and I used Trojan Ultra-Thin for a long time. They were great!

Hope you find what works best for you.

]]> By: Tamra http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2687 Tamra Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:18:00 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2687 Oh Amy, thank you so much for your reply (and I had no idea you were reading my blog- LOL!). The Mirena actually seemed to be the better option out of the two for me personally, so I am really glad to hear about your experience. Oh Amy, thank you so much for your reply (and I had no idea you were reading my blog- LOL!). The Mirena actually seemed to be the better option out of the two for me personally, so I am really glad to hear about your experience.

]]> By: amy koepke http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2686 amy koepke Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:53:18 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2686 TAMRA, I understand! I had an IUD placed and I have a retroverted uterus also! What they did for me is my doctor did an ultrasound to navigate where the hell my uterus ran off to in some odd place in my body. she went in with her fingers and figured out how to straighten it in the least painful way possible. I know you are afraid of the pain of putting it in with a messed up angle (as was I) but the procedure took about 5 minutes, in and out. It was not as painful as I imagined, and Im sure after giving birth you will think its a piece of cake. It just felt like a contraction. Anyway, 30 mins after the IUD insertion it didnt hurt at all and I havent felt pain since. GET MIRENA. Thats what I have and its a miracle. It never hurts, and as far as the 2 little strings go, your doctor can curl them up and they will never hurt you or james (Tim had complains before my Dr curled the strings that they were sharp and painful on him so make sure you specify). I used to cramp as well, and all the BS youve been told about cramping getting worse and periods heavier isnt realistic. Everyone I know has said the same. I stopped getting my periods all together after about 6 months and I dont cramp anymore which is lovely. So have many of my friends with mirena. Hope that helped. I know what its like to be taking such a big shot in the dark, but my situation was the same as yours and I am so glad I got Mirena. Its nice to never think about birth control and be able to do whatever you want without worried whether or not youre a fertile mertle. :-) Amy TAMRA, I understand! I had an IUD placed and I have a retroverted uterus also! What they did for me is my doctor did an ultrasound to navigate where the hell my uterus ran off to in some odd place in my body. she went in with her fingers and figured out how to straighten it in the least painful way possible. I know you are afraid of the pain of putting it in with a messed up angle (as was I) but the procedure took about 5 minutes, in and out. It was not as painful as I imagined, and Im sure after giving birth you will think its a piece of cake. It just felt like a contraction. Anyway, 30 mins after the IUD insertion it didnt hurt at all and I havent felt pain since.

GET MIRENA. Thats what I have and its a miracle. It never hurts, and as far as the 2 little strings go, your doctor can curl them up and they will never hurt you or james (Tim had complains before my Dr curled the strings that they were sharp and painful on him so make sure you specify). I used to cramp as well, and all the BS youve been told about cramping getting worse and periods heavier isnt realistic. Everyone I know has said the same. I stopped getting my periods all together after about 6 months and I dont cramp anymore which is lovely. So have many of my friends with mirena.

Hope that helped. I know what its like to be taking such a big shot in the dark, but my situation was the same as yours and I am so glad I got Mirena. Its nice to never think about birth control and be able to do whatever you want without worried whether or not youre a fertile mertle.

:-)
Amy

]]> By: Devin http://www.surprisinglysane.com/2010/01/27/birth-control-options-sigh/comment-page-1/#comment-2685 Devin Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:26:12 +0000 http://www.surprisinglysane.com/?p=2503#comment-2685 I second the Trojan Ecstasy! I can feel the difference ... espcially since I enjoy sex with no condoms a lot more ... but the difference is less defined and almost as enjoyable as condom-less. They're the next best thing to nothing! Lol. I second the Trojan Ecstasy! I can feel the difference … espcially since I enjoy sex with no condoms a lot more … but the difference is less defined and almost as enjoyable as condom-less. They’re the next best thing to nothing! Lol.

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