[secritt]

Im 18 years old and my advisor has told me I can't have the oestrogen hormone as I get migraines frequently however I have tried 3 different progesterone hormones and all of them have given me pain and made me bleed constantly. The only method I have left to try is either don't have sex (not happening) or have the copper coil inserted. I have spoken to a lot of people about this and It definitely seems the way for me. I was and still am worried about it being inserted so I have watched a few clips on you tube but now I a really put off the idea and nearly in tears because I just don't know what to do about it. please help me

[DreamP346]

If the IUD scares you, there is always good old fashioned condoms (male and female ones). They also protect against STIs. There is also the diaphragm.

[physicsnerd]

Are you aware that if you provide the IUD, a Planned Parenthood will insert it for you? If you don't have any insurance or if finances are a problem for you, you could talk to someone at a Planned Parenthood about inserting it and, if necessary, removing it if it causes you problems. Planned Parenthood's aren't free but, they charge you based on your reported income and, the differences is made up in taxes you and others have already paid. Point is, don't be concerned about having to live with it if it isn't comfortable.

You will hear stories about it being painful and, truth is, sex is a reproductive function so, sex, by design, is for making babies and, sticking something in your uterus where there otherwise would be nothing will result in your uterus doing its thing and potentially cramping. But, there are a lot of first-hand accounts of people using paraguard in this forum and, most people say that any pain or discomfort associated with its insertion only lasts for a few days and the duration of any intense pain that comes along with the procedure usually doesn't last more than a few seconds. There have been studies to indicate that IUDs may decrease your risk of uterine cancer, and very recently, a large organization of GYNs decided to encourage women to use IUDs as the most effective form of birth control because of its convenience and effectiveness.

You need to be informed when you make your decision. Because, there are many studies which suggest varying methods by which IUDs work and, it seems like the actual method by which they work is up for debate. Some people have moral reservations about them, some people have complaints about them, a few have horror stories and still, others see them as the superior form of birth control. They do have a lot to offer but, nothing comes free. Even being sexually active will always have its trade-offs.

Talk to your doctor or talk to someone at a Planned Parenthood. And, whatever you do, condoms are never a bad idea in addition to whatever form of birth control you are using.

Good luck.