Iud

[Jinny Jean]

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me their experiences with an IUD. Im looking in to getting a non hormonal one right now, because the pill seems to mess with my hormones. I still need a form of BC because Im not ready to have a baby just yet!

Or does anyone have a BC pill that works really well for them? What about the "mini" pill-- with just progesterone?

I HATE condoms, and they irritate me as well... help!

[Briza]

Hi Jinny
When my IC and VV were symptomatic I was able to use lambskin condoms. They didn't cause additional irritation...unlike latex, which I am highly sensitive to. Good luck.

[sabstory]

I have the Mirena, which predates my IC problems. Neither my OB nor my URO wanted me to have it removed.

[ginaaa22]

I have the mirena and it works very well. I have taken every type of BC including pills of all different types, nuvaring, depo provera and now IUD. The IUD was my last resort. I think it is a good option because you dont have to take pills or worry about its effectiveness. Although it has hormones in it my gyn said it has a localized effect and does not go into the bloodstream. I don't have periods anymore and my cramps and period pain has decreased. I am also on yaz to keep my hormones at the same lvl all the time and to help with my PCOS. Yaz also works very well. I took it before for 2 years and had to discontinue it because my insurance wouldnt cover it.