Teens and IUD?

[Anonymous]

I’ve have three IUD’s placed, and, just my experience, before and after childbirth was night and day. Wanted to vomit the first time and was in serious pain for hours afterwards. After my cervix had been dilated, it was pretty much a nothing, both six weeks, and 10 years after .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had two IUD insertions and removals. I pass out each time. It’s embarrassing. It’s not that it is painful. I have a high pain tolerance and given birth three times. It’s just a trigger for me and my body reacts by passing out. The doctor told me some medical term it’s called but I don’t remember what the name was.

CNM here- you have had what’s called a vasovagal response, really common response to stressful/painful stimuli. Folks I’ve been putting IUDs in for 18 years and here’s what you all need to understand- for some women it truly is “just a pinch” , for others it is exquisitely painful and traumatic. Both experiences ( and everything in between) are true and valid, many factors contribute to a woman’s experience having it put in. I’m a pretty experienced clinician and can see both experiences in any given day. It’s just so important to have good trusting communication with the provider putting it in( especially for a teen having first pelvic exam). It can be a great option for a teen, but you really want someone who will be checking in during procedure on how they are handling the pain.

Thank you.

I wish any woman considering an IUD would listen to you, PP, instead of watching uneducated , one-sided TikToks.

[Anonymous]

Did you have an IUD insertion with ultrasound guidance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the teen is using condoms for STI protection, why does she need an IUD? Not being judgmental, just wondering. I just wouldn’t want the IUD to deter them from using condoms.

I read a different article in the Post anbou pain from insertion and it made me angry because so many doctors as dismissive of it.

The Post has published a few articles about the pain and I’m sharing them here to include the one I mentioned and the one PP mentioned.

https://wapo.st/3QuKtZh
https://wapo.st/4bkH6fk
https://wapo.st/3Wl3lxw

The pain was excruciating for me, hands down the worst in my life. I almost passed out the first time, and the second time I actually screamed and gyn scolded me. It's so upsetting to have pain dismissed. I am going to ask for some major painkillers for my last one!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 18 yo DD told me that she and her boyfriend may start having sex soon. I had bad experiences with birth control pills in my youth and have been very happy with my copper IUDs for the past 15 years. Seems like it can’t be beat for pregnancy protection ( I would have course urge condoms for sti protection).

Have any of your teens gone with IUDs for birth control? If so, how has the experience been?

You are absolutely right to think of protection from STIs and to urge they please use condoms too. But your post all sounds very forward-looking; as if this will all take place sometime in the future.

But please don’t wait on the condom part. Provide them right away. Even today.

It is sometimes hard as a parent to cross that bridge and accept what is going to happen. But putting a box or two of condoms under the sink might at least make it a little safer and less risky for your daughter.

[Anonymous]

Nexplanon the arm implant is very popular with teens. It’s one of the most effective birth controls and lasts 3 years, very easy insertion. Also check out bedsider.org for a run down of all the options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nexplanon the arm implant is very popular with teens. It’s one of the most effective birth controls and lasts 3 years, very easy insertion. Also check out bedsider.org for a run down of all the options.

One of my teens had this and it started to make her hair fall out. They all have drawbacks. Make sure you do your research first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nexplanon the arm implant is very popular with teens. It’s one of the most effective birth controls and lasts 3 years, very easy insertion. Also check out bedsider.org for a run down of all the options.

One of my teens had this and it started to make her hair fall out. They all have drawbacks. Make sure you do your research first.

I mean ? That’s probably not a common reaction- any hormonal birth control has side effects. It’s just progesterone like the hormonal iud.

[Anonymous]

I had copper paraguard before having my kids. It hurt to get it inserted, but only for a min, then some cramping. Had it for 9 years, removed to get pregnant. No issues, 3 mo later was pregnant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nexplanon the arm implant is very popular with teens. It’s one of the most effective birth controls and lasts 3 years, very easy insertion. Also check out bedsider.org for a run down of all the options.

I know they are really popular and I wish it worked for my teen. But after insertion her appetite skyrocketed and she gained 30 lbs in 6 months. Did anyone else have that experience?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a paraguard and it was a little painful but nothing too significant. I took two Advil beforehand and it was fine, though I have a high tolerance for pain. Every body is different. Talk to the OB/GYN about your daughter's current periods and see what they recommend. I have endometriosis and tried numerous methods of BC.The IUD worked best for me, with few side effects, something I had while on various pills, patches, ring etc.

+1

My ParaGard insertion was only slightly uncomfortable, and I don’t remember it being painful. It wasn’t anything most people could not handle. Honestly it beats the pain of a potential pregnancy which ever outcome results of it.