https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:50:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2445202 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:47:16 +0000 Portboston 2445202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the options suck. I wish there was an on/off button 😕 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2445187 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:36:19 +0000 OhCaptain 2445187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: I agree. It's so hard to decide when the "risks" are worth it. I've also considered a diaphragm, but don't love the idea of spermicide in my vagina. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2445073 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:27:11 +0000 Portboston 2445073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was considering the copper IUD as well because I had issues with hormonal BCP (blood clots...scary!) anywho, after reading a few crazy stories about them, I'm not convinced. I know the issues are considered rare but they just scare me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2445064 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:24:12 +0000 Jennibenni 2445064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had Paragard for 2.5 years. Despite knowing it would come with heavy bleeding, I was shocked at just how much I bled. Periods were a nightmare of changing super plus tampons with liners every 1-2 hours some days. I always felt insecure during my period about potential leaks and where the closest bathroom was. Also I started having this pain in my tailbone that got worse and worse. I didn't relate it to the Paragard until it was out and the pain disappeared. I went with Mirena after baby and am undecided on it but have had zero bleeding yet which is a nice change! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2445047 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:12:40 +0000 Bibliolove 2445047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used it for 13 months (removed because we want to try for a baby now). I cramped quite a few months after it, mid-cycle and before my period. That levelled.off though. My periods however lasted 10 days while on it, mostly spotting. I would bleed heavily for 4 days, then spot. It was bad. 10 days is long for me.</p> <p>With that being said, I might get the copper IUD again in the future, as I don't want to mess with hormones (bad migraines). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2444799 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:42:52 +0000 lamariniere 2444799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a copper IUD, but not the Paraguard brand, and I've had it for about 2 years. Insertion was completely painless but I bled A TON for the first week after. My periods were really heavy and long for the first 6-8 months, but have settled down since. That's the biggest drawback, otherwise, nothing to complain about. </p> <p>Also, my doctor just checks mine via ultrasound when I go in for checkups. He told me I didn't need to check for strings myself since they can curl up and be hard to find. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2444788 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:35:57 +0000 PrincessBaby 2444788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had paragard since 6wk PP. It was fine until I got AF back around 7 mos pp. I've had occasional light spotting when not on my period. And my periods are SUPER heavy. I want my husband to get snipped but he is not too fond of the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2444750 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:12:51 +0000 MamaChin 2444750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have Paraguard and am pretty happy with it. Installation was a cinch (a little cramping, a Lttle bleeding) and the only side effect has been heavier periods but nothing crazy. One sonogrms shortly after to make sure its in place correctly. I love not having to think about birth control for nine years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2444720 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:53:33 +0000 bushelandapeck 2444720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is the one I'm considering as well so I'm interested to hear the responses. My coworker has this and has been happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/copper-iud#post-2444718 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:52:24 +0000 OhCaptain 2444718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, can anyone share their copper IUD experiences with me? I'm 99.9% sure that I don't want a hormonal bc, and my husband is no longer super on board with FAM, as weve had two unplanned babies (due to user error, obviously). We are also 99.9999999% done having kids. </p>