Thank you so much for your input! I certainly do agree with the need to talk more to my doctor, especially since I have prior existing health concerns that probably need to be addressed more extensively than others. You are very right about some doctors saying no immediately, which is exactly what my new gyno said. She didn't even see an IUD as an option and said that without hormonal birth control my only choice would be condoms. She's an older woman and perhaps has a different view than many of the younger doctors. Thank you again for your help! I just needed a little perspective from someone and you did exactly that!