Getting Mirena IUD this week?

Question:

OK, so I am scheduled to get it on Wednesday, and though I am ashamed to say it, last week was the first I had heard of it. I have a hard time remembering to take the pill regularly, so my doc suggested it. And I went onto the website and watched the dvd my doctor gave me, but there are still some q's I have someone may be able to help me with---How long is the string, and what are the odds my husband will feel it? I don't want him to be creeped out. Also, has anyone had this removed and had any pregnancy issues? Because we are planning on getting pregnant again in the next year or two. Thanks!

Answers:
The Mirena is a good IUD but it is really expensive and if you are only going to keep it in for a year or two try something else. Try the Nuvaring instead. The string is usually cut really short and will become softer with time and vaginal secretions. He will not know it is there unless you tell him. Dont tell he'll never know . Pregnancy sould be be back to normal within the month or so.

I do not believe the string is long enough for you or your husband to feel. Unless he is unusually long he should not feel it during intercourse.

I worked with a girl that had her IUD removed and got pregnant 2 months later. So unfortunate, she had a miscarriage. Her OBGYN did not believe it was because of the IUD. She did decide to wait for a year before trying again.

You may want to read up a little more on the subject before Wednesday.

Ok, so firstly you do know that it is supposed to be a 5 yr plan type thing. I mean yes you can get it removed earlier, but maybe you should continue to consider your options. The strings i dont think are that long, i honestly cant feel mine but know they are where they are meant to be. Having said that i think maybe on one or two occasions my partner has noticed the strings. He never got freaked out about it, just was a bit gentler. (sorry tmi). I dont know about the after and pregnancy issues, i'd say its much like the pill since you are basically getting the same hormones, just straight to the area. Other than that i can only tell you that despite the 'wearing in' period they are absolutely fabulous.

Getting Mirena IUD this week?

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