I generally don't publish anything too personal, but I am trying not to freak out and hoping for some feedback (whether positive or negative) from all of you in my blogging world.
I went today to get an IUD (I told you this may be too much for some of you). I had to sign a consent form that said I understand by getting an IUD that I may NEVER be able to have children again! WHAT!!!??? At that point I am sitting on the exam table, un-clothed from the waist down covered in only a sheet and thinking, "I never read that one as a side effect before!" And yet here I am signing my name on the black line! So my question to all of you is: Is this one of those, you may die on a ride at Disneyland things, or is it a you could slip on ice and break your arm? (the latter being a bit more probable, but not too likely.) I am now questioning my decision and tempted to go into the Dr tomorrow and have it taken out! I want to have more kids, just DEFINITELY not now. I have heard a lot of good things about them, it is definitely more cost effective, but NEVER get pregnant again?? AHHHHH!!!! Help!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
WARNING! This may be TMI for some of you!
Posted by Michelle at 10:40 PM
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So, I did a little research (what can I say, if you ask a question, I have a deep, nerdy need to find he answer). About 1 in 1000 women who get IUD's have a perforation of the uterus (very good odds). This almost always occurs during insertion, so taking it out now wouldn't do you any good - if it was going to happen it would have already happened, so you're safe if you didn't have any problems yesterday. The other threat to fertility is pelvic inflamitory disease. But, recent research has shown that the IUD itself doesn't cause an infection, the insertion can just spread a genital infection caused by an STD up into your uterus. So, unless you have an active STD right now, you're safe there too. Overall, from what I read, I don't think you have anything at all to worry about.
Maybe it is like the papers I had to sign at the hospital right before I had Ella...you may die, she may die, it's not our fault. Well that was comforting! I honestly haven't heard that before..I'll be interested to read on! (I have a good friend who often reminds me that blessings are more powerful than we realize! Even for things we may not think to ask for one for.)
Ok, well, I've never had one. But from what I've read, I think that when it said you may never be able to have children again... that's very rare. They have to put it in the form to cover their butts, just in case, but it sounds like it never happens. My bet is that you're probably fine. But it never hurts to do your own research - check out this website:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/iud-4245.htm
(look under What Are the Disadvantages of an IUD?)
If you're feeling nervous about it, call up your doctor and ask her/him some questions. Or make an appt to go in and share your concerns. Good luck!!
I haven't ever really read up on IUD's, but I know lots of people who have had them and still gotten pregnant again. My guess is that it's a very slight possibility that they have to put on there so they don't get sued. If the Lord wants you to have more children, then an IUD is not going to stop that!
Hmmm...I had a doctor tell me once that I'd never have children for other medical reasons. And viola...;) I wouldn't be too worried about it. I like Mark's research. You'll have more babies if that is Heavenly Father's plan!
I agree with what has been said. It is all up to the Lord anyway! :)
Just make sure you check that it is in place often, infections can happen if it slips!
Michelle,
I have an IUD, my sister had an IUD after her second baby and just had her third baby last month without any complications. I have heard of an occasional tubal pregnancy due to an IUD so you do need to make sure you check out anything that you an unsettled about. But like has been said, the Lord will definitely let things happen the way he wants them to happen. I will probably be having mine removed later this summer and I'll let you know when I get pregnant! =)
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