https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:28:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392524 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:27:41 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2392524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Skyla IUD. I was intrigued by the slightly lower hormone levels and I don't need five years of coverage (Skyla only lasts for three years). We are planning to try for kid number two before that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392180 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:45:23 +0000 sarac 2392180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband is getting a vasectomy next month. I am so excited! I have suffered enough for our family, it's his turn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392172 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:36:39 +0000 BelugaBean 2392172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had Mirena for 2 years in between babies. It was an amazing experience for me. I didn't have a period for that entire time, it actually affected my libido less than the pill did, and I got pregnant our first month trying after getting it removed. LO2 turned 8 weeks old yesterday so I go in tomorrow morning to get my second Mirena. DH is planning to get a vasectomy before the 5 years is up but this was the best option for us right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392141 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:15:21 +0000 Foodnerd81 2392141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am planning on getting a mirena as well. The rare stories like @smocks: really freaked me out so I didn't want to get one until we were pretty sure we were done having babies. At this point we are 95% sure we are done (after this one finally makes her debut) so I'm less worried about fertility afterwards. I've never had one but hear way more good stories than bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392135 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:12:19 +0000 loveisstrange 2392135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ive had my Mirena for almost 4 years. I have no periods, no issues. I do think it caused a little weight gain and I agree that it effects my libido, though. </p> <p>Although, a newborn would probably mess with mu libido worse, so worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392100 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:01:56 +0000 smocks 2392100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if I've shared this on HB yet, but I'm in the small minority of those with severe complications from the Mirena. </p> <p>I had mine placed at my 6 week pp visit on the Friday before Labor day. The first one she tried to insert "misfired" (I think the spring loaded insertion mechanism or whatever shot off early). So she got another one, and immediately it hurt. I bled pretty profusely for a few days. On Saturday night, I called the after hours number and the on-call OB at the hospital told me even if there was a complication, they wouldn't really do anything for it in the ER (DH is an ER doc and confirmed this - if anything was really wrong, they would schedule a surgery likely the next week), and to make an appt with my regular clinic ASAP on Tuesday. </p> <p>On Tuesday, a different OB at my practice searched for it, couldn't find it, and so they sent me for an Ultrasound. I went in for the U/S, where they also did not see the Mirena. She said one of two things happened - either it fell out on it's own, or it had perforated into my abdomen - they would send me for an Xray at the hospital as an abundance of caution to see if it was in there.</p> <p>Well I'm glad they did, because that's exactly what happened. The Mirena perforated my uterus. So they scheduled me for a laparoscopy to remove the IUD the following day.</p> <p>I guess this is a pretty rare complication, but I think there was one or two other ladies on HB that had this same complication, so it's definitely something to consider. Make sure if you go with that option, you have good insurance just in case. DH works for a hospital system so with the employee benefit package, I think I paid about $100 out of pocket for this whole ordeal, but everything would have almost been $8,000 all in without it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392081 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:49:32 +0000 jhd 2392081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: that's interesting about Mirena during menopause! </p> <p>I'm also on my second Mirena. I had one for three years before LO. Then had another placed around 3 mos PP. I have been very happy with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392044 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:32:39 +0000 Adira 2392044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: :( Sorry you're dealing with that too. Mine is definitely caused from the Mirena - I didn't get it placed until 12 months postpartum, so I know it's not nursing or anything else that's affecting my libido, and the change was immediate once I had the Mirena placed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2392027 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:26:15 +0000 MrsSRS 2392027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: me too. But I'm not sure if the libido loss is from nursing, fatigue, mirena, or marriage frustrations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391980 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:04:45 +0000 Finfan 2391980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Mirena after my first baby and loved it. I was able to get pregnant our first month trying after removal. I will be getting second one in a few more weeks (6 weeks postpartum right now). We are pretty sure we are done having babies but not 100%. DH will likely get a vasectomy in the future but I will probably keep getting Mirenas anyway since my periods are so much better and they are completely coveres by our insurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391965 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:59:40 +0000 kiddosc 2391965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had Mirena after #1 and might get another after #2 is here. It was really uncomfortable to get inserted and I spotted on and off for like 3 months. I was about to make an appt to get it removed when it all magically got better. I loved not having periods, but I think it effected my libido... or maybe that was the years of sleep deprivation :silly: </p> <p>@Mrs D: I got pregnant my 2nd cycle post removal, and I know lovehoneybee got pregnant her first cycle post removal. I know you're pretty sure you're done, but I wouldn't worry about post removal fertility. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391930 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:44:17 +0000 mrsrain 2391930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eventually DH will get a vasectomy. In the mean time I will get the paragard (copper) iud. I did before and loved it. No hormonal BC for me, because they make me kinda crazy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391905 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:33:32 +0000 Smurfette 2391905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH will get snipped after we are done. I won't get an IUD again cause then he has no reason to get snipped. But if we have to use condoms, he will make an appointment sooner. I have taken care of the birth control this far, he can handle it once we are done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391904 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:33:18 +0000 Mamasig 2391904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan to have my tubes tied during c section for #3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391896 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:30:57 +0000 yoursilverlining 2391896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am on my second Mirena and I have had really positive experiences both times. The one I had before having kids hurt like a MOFO to get put in (seriously, horrific pain) but the one I got after LO didn’t hurt AT ALL. I don’t get a period while on Mirena, which is pretty awesome.<br /> My husband was going to get a vac (and probably still will), but IUD rates are as good as sterilization rates and with Mirena I don’t get a period, so we decided to go this route and reevaulate plans once this IUD expires. My OB also mentioned at my last appointment that she is seeing a big increase in the number of menopausal women getting mirenas – not for birth control, but to decrease symptoms and bleeding. So, who knows, I might end up with one again, vac or not!</p> <p>@Mrs D: I am interested in a tummy tuck too (although it probably won't happen) - had not even thought about getting my tubes tied at the same time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391877 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:20:41 +0000 Mrs D 2391877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: ahhhh thank you!!!! The extent of my knowledge on the subject is my step dad said no iud until you are done having babies - he's always been concerned about fertility issues post iud. (He's an ob). I plan to have more discussions with him...now that it's that point for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391874 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:18:39 +0000 Adira 2391874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: Mirena, Skyla, and Paraguard are all IUDs. Paraguard is the copper one - it contains no hormones. Mirena and Skyla both contain some hormones. But they are all IUDs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391863 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 09:13:49 +0000 Mrs D 2391863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought mirena was an iud? So is there a difference between mirena and the copper IUDs some of you talk about?</p> <p>Glad to hear such good reviews for both sides.</p> <p>I plan to explore a tummy tuck down the road in which case I may just have my tubes tied otherwise DH will get snipped! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391808 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:48:15 +0000 mamabolt 2391808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a mirena after DD and nursed for two years with it no issues. I will get another after this baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391790 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:42:34 +0000 dc yoga bee 2391790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the mirena, and I absolutely love it. I wanted Skyla for less hormones, and easier insertin. My midwife said its not really a big difference, and the mirena means less likelihood of periods since the lining doesn't build up. Insertion was a breeze for me. I spotted for two weeks, and nada since. It was inserted 8 weeks postpartum in August. No periods, no funky side effects, and I don't have to think about it for 5 years.</p> <p>ETA: Nursing is still completely fine with it, and my supply didn't diminish at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391769 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:31:15 +0000 Adira 2391769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Mirena - that's totally fine to have while nursing.</p> <p>For me though, it's really affected my libido and my sensitivity. I've only had it a month, so I'm hoping my body will adjust, but right now, it kind of sucks.</p> <p>ETA: I think I'm in the minority for this side affect though - no one else I've talked to have experienced this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391734 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:00:21 +0000 Modern Daisy 2391734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so done with the pill and do not want an iud so once we are certain we're done DH is getting fixed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391732 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:59:17 +0000 pinkb 2391732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have the copper iud. Love that I don't have to think about it and no hormones. But it has made my periods longer and heavier and my cramps are no joke. I have had it 7 months I think and last month seemed to be a bit better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391717 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:33:44 +0000 MrsSRS 2391717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Mirena. I asked every midwife in my practice what she thought about nursing with it and they all agreed it wasn't a problem. It didn't impact my supply at all either. It's great, but I've had it for months and haven't stopped lightly spotting yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391712 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:20:29 +0000 lamariniere 2391712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a copper IUD that was placed around 8 weeks PP.<br /> Pros:<br /> Once it's in, you forget about it, I hated having to remember to take pills.<br /> No hormones. I will never go back on hormonal BC.<br /> Safe for breastfeeding. I assume Mirena is too since a lot of women around here seem to get it a few weeks PP.</p> <p>Cons:<br /> Heavier/longer periods, I've had mine for nearly 2 years and the first 6 months I had very heavy bleeding/irregular periods. From what I understand, you don't have this issue with the Mirena though.<br /> Does not prevent ovulation, which is the main difference with Mirena. Some people are not comfortable with this possibility. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391711 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:19:25 +0000 BandDmommy 2391711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH is going to get vasectomy. However, he is dragging his feet on it, so most likely I will get IUD and once DH is ready he will get vasectomy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/long-term-birth-control-optionsreviews#post-2391694 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 06:36:18 +0000 Mrs D 2391694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So...I'm in my third trimester with my second and likely final baby. I'm starting to think about/research birth control plans so I have my thoughts in order before the baby comes and I am sleep deprived.</p> <p>Looking for reviews/thoughts/experiences with some of the long term birth control options....all I know about is really mirena and the thing they put in your arm. Not even sure if any of these are acceptable while nursing...</p> <p>We will likely pursue a permanent option after this LO is about 2 if we feel the same as we do now! </p>