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Permalink Reply by Lisa L. on April 21, 2010 at 3:00pm

I chose the Paragard IUD which has copper particularly because it has no added hormones. From what I have heard though, the best candidates for IUD's are women who have already had at least one child. It is possible to get an IUD if you haven't had children, but insertion can be more painful.

Talk to your doctor to see if it may be a good option for you. Congratulations and best of luck in whatever you choose.

Permalink Reply by Ann Bartlett on April 21, 2010 at 3:03pm

I use an IUD and have loved it! I have used an IUD since I was 27. I'm on my second one. They are a bit expensive, like $500., but it has been worth it, plus they last 10 to 12 years. Some people complain about cramping and excess bleeding, but I never had that. I sometimes take a little advil at the start of my period, but that's usually a day or two and only occasionally!

If you decide you want to get pregnant, they can take it out when you are ready to start. My biggest problem was finding an IUD friendly doc! I kept my old IUD for 5 years more than recommended as I had 2 ob/gyns that wanted to put me back on the pill. That was stupid on their part because I had type 1 more than 20 years! They tried to tell me that had changed, but when I found my gyn that I see now, she "NO, that has not changed!"

Permalink Reply by Megan on April 21, 2010 at 7:07pm

I was on the pill for 4 years when we first got married. My triglycerides went out of control on different pills, and my doctor didn't believe me it was the hormones in the pills! Finally found a new endo (thank goodness!) who took me off birth control pills and all my levels dropped (like 600+ points in one month). The IUD was going to be our next option, but my husband and I found out we were pregnant before we had the chance for placement. We had a miscarriage, but are expecting to try again later this year. I would say whatever you decide is best for you, but birth control pills are so hard on your body, especially with diabetes. I agree with Ann and since some dr's won't do them unless you've had a child, make sure you find a dr you are comfortable with and not just one who says NO right away.
Good luck!

Permalink Reply by aa on May 27, 2010 at 7:58pm

i was on the pill for 5-6 years and never really had any problems with it. in fact, when i went off my blood sugars went a little crazy. the brand i used was brevicon, and my NP prescribed it to me because it was one of the few pills she said was tested on T1 women and found to have no adverse side effects (beyond the side effects for normal women)...

Permalink Reply by Stef on June 11, 2010 at 7:50pm

I had the same issues!!! I was on them for many years got off them and then everything went crazy!!!! I was breaking out, sugar levels where all over the place. So I've tried different types and so far the only one that has been working for me is Aviane (Alesse 28).

Permalink Reply by heather mallett on June 13, 2010 at 7:33am

is it progestrone and estrogen or just prog???

Permalink Reply by Amanda on June 16, 2010 at 2:50pm

i have been on loestrin for over 8 years now. i love it. no hormone spikes, no weight gain, all my blood tests are perfect (except my a1c haha) and no babies!! perfect!! it is a little on the expensive side though especially if you don't have insurance. i tried the generic brand once and it was horrible, you definitely need to go with the good stuff. i'd check with the dr. though, they know best and everyone is different.

Permalink Reply by nopucksnosticks on July 4, 2010 at 11:12pm

I've had a lippies loop size A, IUD since the seventies with no complication. Drives my gyn nuts - it's my personal antique. They can take it out only if they agree to take the womb at the same time. This type of IUD does not have additional medication so it does not need to be removed and replaced. I was told a few years ago that I would have to go as far as Canada if I wanted to replace it with the new version. It's plastic. As all of my siblings produced multiple pregancies at the drop of a hat, I believe this device worked very well for me. The only thing I'd say about the tee shaped device is that back in the day before IUD's were on the endangered list it was the "copper T" IUD that was involved in the uterine peircings that made gyn's leery of perscribing IUD's. And yes, I love kids but my husband and I decided many years ago parenting was not for us, we are the Aunt and Uncle who spoil siblings' kids!

Permalink Reply by Domo! on July 9, 2010 at 8:49pm

Has nobody ever tried nuvaring? I loved it but eventually went with mierna, and they inserted it even though I never had children. It felt like I had a tummy ache for a day, I took no pain medicine.

Permalink Reply by MaiaJane on July 12, 2010 at 9:48pm

I have the Mirena IUD, and haven't had any children, and insertion wasn't bad at all!
I LOVE IT!
No period, no cramping (sometimes a little spotting but never anything major) and the stability in my BG is awesome!

Permalink Reply by Domo! on July 13, 2010 at 7:32pm

the doc asked me how i liked it.. and i didn't know how to respond because i barely remember its there. I told her i guess awesome because i don't have to worry about anything. :)

Permalink Reply by MaiaJane on July 13, 2010 at 11:26pm

I know what you mean!
I do have a costo pack of pregnancy tests, I do one a month "just in case"
other than that... I wouldn't even know it was there!

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