my copper IUD experience | 1.5 year update 

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yayyy ⭐️😙

Hi! I know this is an ancient post lol but I’m just now researching this method of BC and one of my friends told me you can’t use a cup with it because the suction can pull it out or dislodge it to the point of being ineffective, has this been your experience? I love using my cup so I hate to have to give that up 😢

@@PerfumeCognac I've used a cup with no problem! Just make sure you are properly breaking the seal on the cup, but its fairly rare to have the cup dislodge the IUD. If you are still worried about it, Menstrual Disks are a great non-suction reusable option!

@@PerfumeCognac no problems. not at all. girl, cups are a total game changer. i’ve never gone back to conventional period products. i love my cups. i’m here for you if you need anything 🙌 june cups are my brand of choice.

@@AmandaO96 I’ve literally never even heard of menstrual disks! Lol I have research to do

@@weedywendy4266 awesome! Thank you so much, I love the cups so that makes me happy that you guys say it’s pretty much a non issue!

ah wow, so glad those videos helped, and so glad that your experience has been blissful as well. yesssss i love using a menstrual cup! i use it on my 3rd & 4th day of my flow. although my bf recently threw out my menstrual cup because he thought it was disposable... lol i need to get a new one. excited to try the thinx. i got 3 different pairs. thanks for sharing :)

My point: the metal opener does not hurt for most ppl, but during the procedure I did notice that my cramp didn’t end until they took it out. Like you said just extreme internal cramping pain that is like nothing else if you have not had children/contractions & personally I’d relate it too a heavy period where your entire lower half just feels extremely sore and tired from using period products (like heavy tampons) when you’re already having a rough time. It’s very crampy and uncomfortable but there is relief and it does end!

Also, personally I feel like I could’ve driven myself but it did hurt to sit down right away so it would’ve taken a second. I also didn’t get the copper Paraguard which is slightly larger so who knows 🤷‍♀️ just for those who don’t have another person available to drive. You will be okay 👌

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@@mikuenjoyerXD I love it. my period is only slightly heavier than before birth control. really happy with my decision, I basically have no side effects

@nayeon_5615 I do still have it! I got more side effects from stopping hormonal birth control (acne and weight gain) but I don’t think I got any from the new copper iud. my periods are about a day or two longer and slightly heavier. nothing crazy. I love it!

You’re so right about ovulation and I love how she enjoys her period but I have PMDD so I’m really hoping that this form of hormonal BC can work for me this time around. I just got it so I’m not sure if I’ll have to switch to the copper one but it was a good process so I’m willing to do it again if necessary! Not nervous anymore bc of informative conversations like this and amazing nurse practitioners like the one I had (big S/O to pain relievers too lol).

thank you so much

sending so much love, thank you! 🥰

What do you mean by heart breaking results btw?

not sure where you got the info that pregnancy rates are "high" for the paraguard, getting pregnant with IUDs is extremely rare (1% chance) and that goes for all IUDs. unless there's an error during the insertion sorry to hear yours fell out!!

How are you now? Does it still hurt? :(

@@alpacamoose4378 it's better now! it gets better! lol I don't regret it. prob first few months the cramps plus spotting inbetween suck, but ibuprofin or midol helped me survive.

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Are you alright? They say it makes it heavier and more cramping. But everyone is different. Getting something hormonal is the way to go if you want to stop menstruation.

hi, yes i use a menstrual cup when my flow is heavy! i use period underwear mostly. but yea it works just like normal.

Thank you!

Try the disc!

hi there! i actually got my IUD taken out last month, i'm planning on making another video about it. the removal process was not bad at all. to answer your questions, the insertion is much worse than a period cramp, but the intense feeling only lasts a minute or so. the cramping following insertion is just your body getting used to it. it's very invasive and your cervix and entire womb is adjusting to the foreign object. just be patient and breathe into it. sex was fine. the penis will feel it sometimes. it's not a big deal. i'll dive more into this in my video - the copper IUD was a great experience for me but looking back on it, i'm not sure it was completely necessary. i'm not a super sexually active person, i only have one sexual partner at a time, and at this point in my life, i'm 26, and i'm on my awakening journey and that inevitably has to do with my relationship to my own womb. having a deep connection to my cycle and the 4 parts of it, every month, has changed my life. learning that i'm actually only fertile a couple days during my cycle is something i was not taught growing up. at my appointment for removal, i was told about "phexxi" - check it out, phexxi.com. 'Phexxi Is the First and Only Hormone-Free Prescription Birth Control Gel That You Control' - it's a pre-sex gel you insert into your vagina. i have yet the need to use it because my partner and i have been completely fine by living by the cycles of my womb, but this feels like a great non-invasive method. i still will rep the copper IUD as the best birth control option for people who are sexually active and want to just live their lives and be 99% sure they won't get pregnant, but it's not for everyone, every body is different and unique, so if you're still considering it - i say go for it, you're called to it for a reason. if anything you get it taken out, and it's not painful :) sending you love and deep breaths which ease your stress and allow your body to fully relax into the knowing that you're divinely supported and guided every step of the way.

@@BellColeman so nice of you answering my questions! I've heard about the fertility awareness method, it's just that my cycle is not super tip-top regular. I think I can spot my symptoms when I'm fertile, one of the many symptoms being higher desire for intimacy. How do you go about having sex during your fertile days? Do you just completely avoid it? Cause I barely have any sex drive outside of the fertile period. It's like you have to abstain just when it's the best. I've also heard about phexxi, actually a couple people I know, men and women have used it and reported that they felt burning sensations. Including my current partner - his ex used it and it used to burn him too. I also heard its only about 70% reliable. Me and my partner've been using latex-free condoms for 8 years and I'm seriously looking for some change. It's just that I can't do hormonal things one due to my own beliefs, second gave it a chance twice in my life and it just confirmed this isn't for me.

no sir, why ? 😬

@@BellColeman I’m getting stationed over there and I’ve been a sub for about 2ish years and I know you’ve been on the west a lot so I figured it was worth a shot. Hope you’re doing well!

@@Nick-cd4vj amazing! i'm in texas right now. i planned a trip to denver, co in september 2020 but ended up in park city, ut. i trust i'll end up in colorado when it's divinely aligned.

:) :) tysm sunshine

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