IUD - Women Only

[kellygirl]

Do any of you have any experience with using an IUD an contraception? I have endemetrosis and the pill has not been working for me for many years (sorry if TMI -- I have breakthrough bleeding ALL THE TIME). So my doctor suggested using an IUD.

So....wondering anyone have one, any unwanted side effects (they do have hormones these days), any pain?

Thanks -- hope to hear from you soon.

[SimplyMe]

I don't personally have an experience but do have a friend with one. She has had female issues her whole life so I'm not sure she'd be the "norm" but she rarely gets a period (she will get the cramps/symptoms of one though). She has never had any other effects from it (and she's really easy to v). Hope this helps. I'm sure others will have better info.

[calibmom24]

My friend had one and hated it. She would randomly get her period and bleed on and off all the time. But everyone is different. I hope you find something that works for you

[kellygirl]

Thank you for the information. I too have many "problems" and have had issues with birth control for years now but just found out that one of the meds I take frequently decrease the effectivness of the pill so I thought I would try something new...

Wish me luck!