IUD for teen daugther

[Anonymous]

Why wouldn’t she stay on the pill?

[Anonymous]

I had a copper IUD before kids. It was painful at insertion and for a day or so after but otherwise it was the best birth control. I had a Mirena in my late 40’s when my periods became unbearably painful. I hated it because I was someone who never stopped spotting on it. Most I’ve heard of stop their period

I would talk to your daughter to see what she wants to do. She may want to stay on the pill. If she is responsible about taking it, she should be ok. I think the IUD is better but I was in the pill in college and it worked well.

[Anonymous]

OMG OP. This is not for you to decide. You can help her learn about different options, but you cannot just “get her an IUD”.

Unfortunately there is no form of female birth control that is completely without side effects. Sometimes they are mild, even good. Sometimes they are debilitating.

IUDs are not something to take lightly. Insertion can be very painful especially if you have never been pregnant. I got one in my upper 30s to treat heavy periods after 2 kids and the insertion was incredibly painful. I passed out. And then the during the months that followed I had a lot of painful cramping, spotting, and acne. It eventually settled down and I had 1 good year with it before my body finally expelled it. Just saying it might not be a walk in the park. Abstinence or alternatives might be easier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mirena IUD made my hair fall out. Get all the side effects info first.

All my friends with IUD has horrible side effects and most took it out their selves. Also, they were all moms.

I'm sure your daughter knows how to use condoms. You can't control her anymore. She sounds smart so be grateful you raised her well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:My DD will be 18 in 3 weeks and off to college next year. She had to get on the pill last year while she was taking Accutane. I thought it was a convenient way to do that before going off to college. She has a boyfriend but he is a freshman in college and they have only been ab le to see each other once a month since he left. She recently told my husband and me that she is very pro-life no matter the circumstances. We were speaking generally, not about her personally.

She's pretty and social. I feeel as though I should have her get an IUD immediately before she turns 18 and before she goes to college. Is this drastic?

Of course you should.

It takes one time to get pregnant just one time and her life is gone. All her goals and dreams.

This should not be even a question.

As for the pro life shit you raised a dummy. What do you not understand about the anti vax movement and what Republicans are doing to laws women are dying and more will die.

Don't be an idiot. Be a dam good parent and get her on that IUD immediately.

Yep, I had sex one time and got pregnant. I had not had sex in almost 8 years. And we used a condom. I am pro-life so I kept my baby. But also got an IUD inserted and have had one ever since. Not promiscuous at all. Things happen. I wish my mother would’ve discussed birth control options with me and been proactive in keeping me safe because condoms do fail. Do what’s right for your girl and make sure she is safe. It only takes one time.

Most ppl don't get pregnant with a condom. And yet, there's many women who also get pregnant with iud or pill (including me). So, there's no fool proof prevention. She's 18, let her choose. And also, saying she's pro life is one thing. Actually getting pregnant and having to make that decision while young is another. Ppl don't really know what the situation is like until they're in it so I wouldn't bank on that.

[Anonymous]

No one will put in an IUD without her consent even as a minor.

[Anonymous]

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. It's not a troll post. This is my teen daughter's view. I am more moderate.

you are sick

[Anonymous]

I have had a great experience with Mirena. I'm on my 3rd one. It is painful at insertion so I would talk to the doctor about pain management and make sure she's prepared. But pain for a minute or so has been well worth years of pregnancy protection and no periods. I would have no problem recommending it for my DD when the time comes. I think they make a smaller sized IUDs that may be better for a teen or someone who's never had children.