Iud/ Iuc

[forgiveand4get]

Can anyone explain this to me? How long after you're pregnant can you get it? Does any insurance actually cover it (I heard not)? How effective is it really? How long can you keep it in and does it hurt?

 

 

Sorry, lots of questions and I'm not too worried about it yet, just curious.

[Alezia]

I was planning on using Mirena but I'm not exactly sure how any of this goes.

I'm assuming they might explain it at the hospital =\

[Appleseed]

As far as I know:

 

You can get an IUD inserted right after giving birth (up to 48 hours after) or after waiting 3-4 weeks (if you don't get it put in within the 48 hours after giving birth.)

 

The copper IUD is effective for 10 years. Mirena is effective for 5 years. They are more than 99% effective.

 

I've heard that they can hurt a bit to get put in (like really strong menstrual cramps), but after insertion you can't feel it. I don't have an IUD, but I know a few women that do (including one that had hers inserted within the 48 hours after childbirth--she said it was a breeze.)

 

I don't know about insurance--you'd have to call your company.

 

Edit: Here's a good link for you: link removed

[RayKay]

From what I understand they put it in soon after childbirth, or may do so at your 4-6 week checkup post-birth.

 

If you get it after childbirth, it probably hurts less to go in as cervix will be partially dilated already. It was a bit painful to get mine in as they had to dilate cervix a bit...alright, it stung a lot, but I am sure after birth it will feel like nothing anyway

 

Just had some mild cramping (and felt a bit nauseous) right afterwards but I was able to go to gym that night and a run next morning.

 

No problems with it and have had it almost two years. Don't feel it.

 

They last varying lengths of time. My particular copper IUD (Flexi-T 300) lasts 5 years. Mine cost $70 but I know places like Planned Parenthood may pro-rate cost, and I know if I was insured at time it would of been covered as a prescription (it is a prescription).

 

It's not for women whom are not monogamous though; or have a risk of infections (yeast, STI) or prominent history of them.

 

Copper IUD is "more" effective than the Mirena according to FDA statistics I have seen (0.8% for copper one, more like 2% for the Mirena) but both are really very good. And no "user error" like with pill or something where you might miss a pill etcetera which helps it be more effective.

[forgiveand4get]

I was reading a bit, but I couldnt find an answer.

 

If I end up breast feeding would this stop my milk supply? Just curious.

[Aleadragonhawk]

As far as cost goes, if your insurance won't cover it, try Planned Parenthood. I'm low-income (my husband and I are both college students), so they did mine for free.