 copper IUD
Has anyone had a copper IUD? What was your experience with it? If you've had both copper and hormone IUDs, which did you prefer? I was told by my neurologist today that I shouldn't take estrogen because I have complex migraines with an aura that mimics stroke symptoms (numbness on one side, confusion, spots in my vision) and he says taking bcp increases my risk of having a real stroke. He was very adamant that I get another method of contraception asap. I have been on bcp for six years now and I'm VERY concerned about preventing pregnancy; DH and I definitely don't want kids anytime in the near future. I'm considering an IUD since they're said to be highly effective. I don't know if I could use Mirena; I believe the hormones in it are progestins rather than estrogen (is that right?), so it might be a possibility. At the moment, I'm just weighing my options. |