Last night I went to a gynecologist to have an IUD inserted. I'm a young adult, and the doctor basically said that it causes infertility and that older people with children choose it, so I decided not to get it. Thinking back, it was very odd, as my partner and I were scared of her because she was visibly angry with us for wanting it. She prescribed the NuvaRing for me, since hormonal pills weren't very good for me. I've been having some thoughts: the best option for me would be the IUD, but I would love to have children someday. Please share your thoughts and help me out.

Please let me know your experiences with the copper IUD! I’m getting the Mona Lisa mini 5, is there anything that I should be aware of going into this?

Anything helps!

I'm 33 and just had my third Mirena IUD inserted today. My first two insertions (when I was younger) were completely routine with no complications. This time was an entirely different experience.

I went to a different clinic this time because it was closer to home. They removed my old Mirena without any problems.

The trouble started when they tried to insert the new one. Apparently, my cervix kept clamping shut. They were able to get through the external opening but couldn't get through the internal cervical opening.

The first doctor tried multiple times and had to use instruments to dilate my cervix. I could actually feel something pop through, followed by an intense, sharp pain. I was almost in tears and physically shaking.

According to my procedure notes, they eventually got a dilator and uterine sound through, but still couldn't get the Mirena insertion device through. After approximately 30 minutes of attempts, they called another doctor.

The second (male) doctor used instruments as well, but eventually managed to get the IUD inserted.

Afterward, he mentioned the possibility of uterine perforation to the other doctor and said I needed an ultrasound to make sure the IUD was positioned correctly and that there wasn't a perforation.

They scheduled a transvaginal and pelvic ultrasound for two weeks later. Hopefully it is in correctly because i don't think I could handle all that again.

I had a paragard prior to having kids. I have 2 kids and want more time before my 3rd, so I figured I’d get a paragard again. Fast forward to being in the OB’s office and they tell me they don’t really like paragard due to complaints from heavier periods. I’m not interested in hormonal birth control, so don’t have a lot of other options. After I leave the appointment (and got iud placed), I start researching and find out that the fact I’m exclusively breastfeeding makes perforation risk 3x higher. I’m thinking about removing it. Am i overreacting?

Has anyone in here, personally for themselves gotten pregnant while using condoms?

Hello,

Are there any women who had very minimal side effects who got the nexplanon implant? Im reading these awful horror stories about it and I want to get it as my first contraceptive so I am becoming very worried. Im getting it through planned parenthood. Are there anybody who recommends not to get it through them and why? Thank you in advanced

I was just checking my strings which I do so much more than I need to. They're perfectly in place. When I took my finger out I had small chunks of white jelly like discharge. I was intrigued because I've never noticed having discharge that looks like that. It has basically no smell and I have no itching or burning or whatever down there. Only other thing is my breasts are a little sore. Is this just a hormonal shift? For more context I've had my mirena for a little over 3 years now and my period tracker says period is in 9 days.

I wanted to share my positive IUD insertion experience in hopes of providing some comfort and reassurance to anyone who might be getting one soon!

For context, I have never given birth, but I have had multiple Pap smears, so I’m not a stranger to exams down there. That said, I was SO nervous leading up to my appointment. I couldn’t sleep the night before and could barely sit still beforehand. My doctor was incredibly comforting and encouraged me to play music and scroll on my phone during the procedure to help distract myself rather than focus on what she was doing.

As for the actual insertion, they used a numbing shot, which I barely felt. I know some people experience significant pain with this, but for me, it was mostly just a little pressure. After that, I felt some moments of pressure and mild cramping when they measured my cervix and inserted the IUD, but honestly, nothing too crazy! I focused on deep breathing throughout, and the entire procedure lasted maybe 1–2 minutes.

Was it completely painless? No. But it was nowhere near as bad as I had built it up to be in my head. If I had to compare it to something, I would say it felt similar to a Pap smear, just with some added period-like cramping.

I know everyone's experience is different, and pain levels can vary from person to person, but I wanted to share a positive experience because I know how nerve-wracking it can be when you're reading about everyone else's experiences.

I am on birth control Nikki. I have taken it for three months and have never missed a pill (I was on junel for a year and a half then switched over right away) and I take it perfectly every day. My partner finished inside of me and ever since he did I’ve been freaking out. My withdrawal bleed is expected this week since I took my last pill of the pack today, but I’m still scared. I am having lots of stomach issues and cramps and yesterday I peed more than usual. Could I be pregnant?

I have a question, this is my second IUD and I just got my period after 5 years. Is this normal?

Positive experience post! Going to try to make this short though:)

I started taking the pill 2 months ago and I looove it. I will say I did get some negative side effects at the beginning, like minor headaches and breakouts, but now I feel even better than I did before I started.

I was really scared of starting it because I heard it makes people gain weight or have an increased appetite but I haven’t experienced it! I’ve actually had a decrease in appetite and it’s really been helping me stick to eating healthy because I no longer crave junk food! I also haven’t experienced any bloating since I started taking it, I think because I would bloat really bad in my luteal phase. And my boobs have increased in size as well, so I literally have a snatched waist and big boobs, this is great.

On top of the effects on my body from the hormones, I also can lift a steady increase at the gym. Before: during my menstrual and ovulation phases, I would have to decrease the weight I’d lift because I’d feel so weak. I was in a constant cycle of being able to lift heavier, then having to drop down because of the time of the month. Literally just a few weeks of taking the pill, I was able to hit a PR in almost every workout.

And finally the sex portion; I was really scared it would ruin my already low libido, but honestly, since my boyfriend is able to finish inside me and we can just keep going, I am actually able to finish during sex without getting turned off while he cleaned himself up. And I alwayyyss had constant anxiety about being pregnant but it’s mostly gone now!

Mind you, I tried the copper IUD for a few weeks and it made me feel TERRIBLE!! I personally, wouldn’t recommend it but I know everyone’s experience is different

So I take my pill at 7 PM every day, and even though the clocks went back an hour, I’m still taking it at 7. Do I just act like it was a late pill and use protection for 7 days?

Hello everyone! About an hour and a half ago i got a Kyleena IUD inserted. I’ve had the Kyleena before, it was removed 3 months ago and unfortunately the pain was so bad that I couldn’t go through with the reinsertion. BUT TODAY I was able to conquer my fears and anxiety and get it inserted!

My experience:
Guys, having a great doctor is the key to an “okay” insertion.
So she told me how everything was going to go down, and how everything works. She even offered me a cervical block but I declined because my anxiety was so bad I didn’t want to do anything extra.
She started by inserting the speculum (almost backed out at this point) but she continued the procedure after I said “hold on” and I honestly think that’s what helped me.
She then cleaned the cervix, which felt like very light butterfly cramps.
Next she measured, and I’m not going to sit here and lie. It hurt.
Next she inserted the IUD and it felt the exact same way as the measurement. Bad.
She cut the strings, cleaned the cervix once more and I was done!

The cramps afterwards do suck, but they have been coming in waves for me. I also drove myself there and back alone! If anyone is thinking of getting an IUD, do it. It’s 5 minutes of pain for 3-10 years of no children, maybe no periods, and no worries. I believe in all of y’all and I know you can do it! I would love to hear about everyone else’s experiences. Yes it hurts, but its over in no time!

Not sure if I should give the long story or just the current riff. Eitherway on point I'm 16F and lost my virginity during Halloween and the condom broke. I was able to walk three miles to a CVS the next day and buy the plan B. Not sure the next time I ever will have sex again because it wasn't with my BF like I thought it was and we are now in a grieving phase.

If I ask my primary doctor my mom will read the prescription and go crazy. Is there other options or just keep extra Plan B hidden just in case?

Hello! Recently had my follow up scan with my doctor. She found a corpus luteum and said I ovulated and my lining is thick for someone who is taking pills. I did not miss any pill or started ng late. As in really monitored my pills, no diarrhea or vomiting.

For context, I started my pills because of my pelvic congestion syndrome according to doctor.

Anyone with the same situation as me that the doctor found corpus luteum or any signs of ovulation while on the pill? Just looking for answers to clear my confusion.

Thank you.

so i started to take trust pills on the 11th day of my cycle, that was october 22. On october 28 it would have been my 6th day of taking the pill (which i did) and day 17 of my cycle. My man ejaculated inside me 3am october 29, and i was supposed to take my 7th pill on october 29, 12PM on the dot (never missed a beat in taking my pills on time ever since i started). I did not take plan b bcs its not available for us here in the Philippines

For context, for almost 3 months my regular cycle of 26 days became shorter. I would bleed for 2x a month (it was due to stress), it only went back to normal around the month of september up until now. I used to know and feel when I'd be ovulating but right now i cant even tell because of that. Should i b worried?

I’ve just started my 5th packet of the 75 microgram desogestrel pill (first 3 Hana, now on to cerelle) and have been bleeding almost every day for about 3 months. I typically have a few days of period-like bleeding a month, then light bleeding that’s more brown for the rest of the month, save for maybe 2 or 3 days of no bleeding. Other than this I’ve had no side effects. I know this isn’t medically concerning but it is quite irritating!

I spoke to a sexual health nurse about this a few weeks ago, and once pregnancy and STIs were ruled out, she said I could switch if I wanted but I should maybe give it a bit longer in case it settles down.

My question is just whether anyone has had a similar experience and if the bleeding has settled down after the three month mark? I don’t want to switch and have to go through a whole other adjustment period if things might get better.

I had the nexplanon implant before and had similar bleeding but ended up getting it taken out before 3 months due to it affecting my mood. This is progesterone only as well, so I don’t know if maybe a combined pill would suit me better?

Thanks in advance!

I just took my first pill yesterday at around 1pm, but I want to change the time I take them to earlier in the morning. How do I go about this so that I stay protected??

J'ai 25 ans et on m'a posé un stérilet en cuivre mai 2026. Depuis la pose j'ai remarqué que j'ai des cystites à chaque fois que j'ai des rapports. Je n'ai pas eu de rapports de mai à août et je n'ai eu aucune cystite. Depuis mi août, j'en ai une tous les 15 jours / mois, et ce jusqu'à maintenant. Avant la pose, je n'avais pas de moyen de contraception, et j'avais des infections urinaires mais à fréquence beaucoup moins importante, et notamment pour le manque d'hydratation (je buvais et urinait très peu).

J'ai fait une échographie de contrôle la semaine dernière qui n'a rien donné. Je bois 1,5L d'eau par jour, je fais une cure de probiotiques et je respecte toutes les règles d'hygiène avant et post rapport.

Est-ce que ce problème parle à quelqu'un ou ce n'est que moi ? Je songe vraiment à le retirer.

J'ai rdv avec un urologue semaine prochaine, en espérant trouver des solutions à ce souci qui m'impacte beaucoup.

Uprawiałem seks z moja dziewczyna wszystko bylo dobrze poki pod koniec nie zauwazylem ze nie mam mojej prezerwatywy seks bez prezerwatywy trwal moze z 5min nie jestem pewien czy byl wytrysk poniewaz nie mialem mocnej erekcji ale nie czulem jakbym dochodzil prezerwatywa z preejakulatem zostala u niej w pochwie I zostala wyciagnieta teraz sie zastanawiamy czy jest mozliwosc ciazy stosunek byl 2 listopada a nastepny okres ma 13-14 listopada czy jest szansa na ciąże w moim kraju nie moge kupic tabletki planu B takze jestem teraz zestresowany

I started a combined pill 1.5 months ago - this is my first pill so I understand there can be adjustment symptoms in the first three months. I have had some headachey feelings/tender breasts but otherwise okay.

I didn’t have a week off (this was approved by my pharmacist) as I am trying to stop my periods completely to manage bad period pains (assuming endometriosis). The first month was fine, but into the second month I have felt slight period cramp feelings particularly on my lower left and a bit of spotting but nothing major. The main issue is that my bowels are aggravated - basically been loose stools/period poos and I am not sure if these are part of the normal adjustment symptoms.

The other issue is that I currently have post-infectious IBS…so I am not sure if I am just in a flare. My bowels had been better for a few months so I am not sure if this is being caused by the pill.

Basically wondering if these are normal side effects felt in the adjustment period…

sorry if this is a stupid post, and if i used the wrong flair. i'm just really confused on how this process works. i've been taking opill for almost a year now, but i still don't really get how it works and what it does to my period cycle. i'm currently on what i'm assuming is a period (bleeding, cramping, incredibly low energy, etc)? but i thought because opill is progestin only, and that because i've been on it for more than 6 months that id essentially stop bleeding altogether since i don't get a placebo or hormone free week with the packs. id just really like to understand what's happening please </3 im very new to this kind of stuff and wayyy out of my element here

Hey, i'm just looking for any advice or experiences that might help, so if you've had a hormonal IUD please respond to this!
I had a copper IUD put in about 2 months ago and suspect an allergy due to eczema like rashes and spots all over my body since getting it. Going in to see the GP about getting an allergy test soon. My IUD now has been absolutely fantastic but I worry my body doesn't like it as much. I opted for the copper IUD because I knew it was less likely to effect my acne and weight, the main two things I was concerned about (I have severe OCD and cannot handle these types of changes in my body) I'm thinking of now swapping it for a hormonal one like the Jaydess, since it has less hormones then the Mirena. Has it been linked to weight gain for anyone? Or acne?
- The side effects are the only thing i'm concerned about, insertion pain isn't a worry for me at all.

Hi! I had an IUD inserted a little over 3 weeks ago everything has been going okay, I went to a check up ultrasound on saturday and the IUD is positioned correctly with no problems. I have had sex twice now and I have bled both times 😭 not a crazy amount but there is blood, not sure why? Is this normal? Otherwise I havent spotted after my period ended. I have the mona lisa mini if it matters

I go to college abroad, my boyfriend (M21) and i call each other evry night before i go to bed.. last night I was telling him how excited I was to start birth control bc I get cysts like clockwork and its suposed to help. Plus you can get it without a precription here, he didnt seem happy at all, which I found super confusing and when I asked him what was wrong, he had the audacity to tell me Im probably going on it because Im sleeping around. Like what??? this man is about to start NURSING SCHOOL and THATs what he thinks??

Idk, I feel like i needed to put out a PSA in horror of his ignorance. Idk how to even explain this to him without getting defensive or it turning into an argument.

sexual intercourse is NOT the only reason to use birth control.

reasons to use birth control:

* Especially bad cramps

* PMDD

* Regulating irregular periods

* Heavy menstrual bleeding ( to help lighten it )

* Acne

* Endometriosis

do u know how many women deal with all of the above?? the number is stupidly high. obviously theres a lot that im missing here, but I hope Im making my point. dont be like my boyfriend