COPPER OR MIRENA IUD? || *Honest* Storytime of my IUD Experience with Copper & Mirena IUDs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2024
- Hello friends xx
Welcome to my honest story time of my experience with the Copper IUD and the Mirena IUD! This is a brutally honest storytime - like I spill the full truth about my experience with the Copper and the Mirena! I made this in an attempt to help you guys make an educated decision on which IUD to get, knowing all the different factors to consider such as your mental health, your natural periods, your previous reaction to hormonal birth control etc!! It is a very tough decision, one which I still question 8 months into having the Mirena! It sucks that as women we are the ones responsible for being pregnancy, birthing a child and also preventing pregnancy with such invasive or unnatural methods!
Long story short, I am the girl who never agreed with putting hormones in your body while majority of my friends went on the pill
DISCLAIMERS:
1) I am not a psychologist or a professional on mental health, all advice I provide is from my personal experience ONLY
2) This video is not sponsored
3) Occasionally the products I am mentioning in these videos have been gifted to me, however I will never promote or recommend something I wouldn't use and love myself, or that doesn't align with my values
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I do know the hormone levels of an iud are much much lower than that of oral contraceptives, and on top of that, most of those hormones are absorbed by the uterus and only very low levels actually circulate systemically. Oral contraceptives circulate systemically fully. I actually looked up the serum levels in research studies and such after I heard that. Just throwing this out there in case it’s helpful to anyone.
knowing is this what made me go with the Liletta instead of the copper one. I was nervous about an increase of hormones because I heard so many stories of bad breakouts, etc. When the doctor explained the hormones stay in the uterus it made me feel a little better. Definitely not opposed to hormones being that I was on the pill for a long time
Skyla gave me horrible side effects compared to no method at all, as well as any other method I tried. My copper IUD has been the best so far out of skyla, Annovera, various pills. It took 15 years for me to get this method and it's really low maintenance.
My withdrawal bleed with the Mirena coil was just 5 days and I only experienced nausea with mood swings for like 2 days . Heard withdrawl bleeds with methods such as provera can be heavy and prolonged.
I’ve just got recently gotten the copper iud and honestly it’s been my best birth control choice yet, my doctor had me take some medicine to soften my cervix the night before my appointment so im sure that helped a lot along with having a baby. It honestly felt like a pinch and that was it, basically felt like a cervix dilation exam. 10/10 would recommend. Of course it’s only been a month so far😅
That is so great! This may be TMI question but how have you found your periods so far? I definitly think having a baby / medication must help with the insertion process because getting my second IUD felt much better too! So maybe its only painful for the first time perahps :) So glad you have found something that works!
@@StephanieJD1.0 the first period I had was honestly horrendously heavy🥲 but the cramping wasn’t as bad thankfully, of course that’s the only period I’ve had with the iud so maybe the next one will be different🤞🏻
Fingers crossed they're okay! :) I am glad it is working for you so far - its my fave one@@alexisrenee1139
Thank you for making this video. I have the copper iud and was thinking about how theres some side effects I don’t like and how sometimes i want to switch to the Marena. but those side effects of what I have despite being horrid, I can’t imagine getting worse or there being more. Especially changing my mental health for the worst again. I pray that your mental health improves regardless of which birth control works out. You can do it! ❤
Thanks lovely! I absolutely think that the Marena works differently for everyone and I have many friends who love it and have repeated got it :) I recon a good indication might be how you’ve reacted to hormonal contraception in the past - but even then it’s hard to know what works best for our bodies until we try them 💗💗
Thank you for including years of research! As a nulliparous woman, I am very happy to see you sharing your experience woth others. I love my mini copper iud.
Thank you! It’s important we all talk about it more I think xx
Thank you for this. I had such an awful experience with mirena insertion that it would have put me off ever switching to a copper coil if I hadn't found this video. I have complex problems anyway - lots of medication risk factors - and didn't understand what was going on with the nausea and full body rejection after insertion, so it was incredibly frightening for both me and my boyfriend. Obviously I was okay within 24 hours too, and I eventually had it removed because the hormones in both the pill and mirena IUD wrecked my mental health. A copper IUD could be the answer now I know for sure that this is a common experience and wasn't a disability emergency or something going drastically wrong! I wish it was spoken about more and not framed as 'pain' when what it feels like is a full body rejection and shutdown.
I had mirena iud after I gave birth and it made me so anxious I ended up having very bad chest pain due to stress . Thank God he gave me the knowledge to go have them take it out ....
Your experience is a rare experience that happens to a few women (especially women who haven’t given birth) who can kind of go into shock from having the uterus touched. I had this happened when I got my second IUD. Nobody told me to wait 30 mins so I was driving and throwing up in a cup while I was trying to find a parking lot to pull over in and I had to lay down in my seat because I feel feverish and nauseous and had the worst cramps of my life…. it felt like I needed to go the bathroom, but couldn’t so the pressure would just keep rolling in and with it the nausea and cramps. It definitely sucked, but I fell asleep for like 10 hours (after finally getting home, it took me 2 hours to drive home which was only 45 mins away) when I woke up I felt fine. I had my first one inserted under heavy painkillers during a surgery so I had no idea what I was in store for that day when I went to the my doctors.
Omg I’m so sorry that happened to you! I definitely think it’s worse when you’re not expecting it to be that bad - no time to mentally prepare or ensure support is there to drive you home for example! May I ask if that was your experience with the Mirena or Copper IUD? I’m curious to know if one causes those effects more xx
@@StephanieJD1.0 I’ve had the Mirena and twice (so been a user for 6.5 years now). The side effects get milder as your body regulates to the hormones. My periods are next to nonexistent and when they do happen they are usually heavy and take about 3 weeks to go away. But this doesn’t happen to often, maybe 4 times a year.
@@daniellenormand9396 Thats so interesting! I definitly think I have adjusted to the Mirena now. Some things I don't like too much but I have just hit a year of not having my period - so crazy and quite easy for life! xx
Thank you for sharing your story gave my insight for sure.
As someone who experienced mental health ‘issues’ as well is very helpfull! So thank you. Hope you’re doing good ✨
I’m really sorry to hear you also had a similar experience! Did you end up keeping it or getting it out? xx
was waiting for this video and it did not disappoint! thank you for sharing Steph this was really helpful! xx
Awww I’m so glad!!! Thank you! And good luck if you decide to get either ☺️☺️
Hee girl, Did you experience any weight gain with the copper iud? I hear some different stories about the copper iud and weight gain. Since I am a model I am bit scared the copper iud will also make me gain weight, I had hormonal stuff in the past and my body didn’t like it that is why I am considering this option ❤
Hey I absolutely didn’t have any weight gain with the copper! I believe I did when I had the Mirena one though due to the hormones but because the copper didn’t have hormones it didn’t impact my weight at all xxx good luck! 💗
Hey I could relate on the idea of saving up just to get the copper IUD but I couldn't tell my parents, only my partner and a few supportive friends. I have finally saved up to do so. Now I'm just researching, preparing especially mentally of its my right choice 🤞🤞🤞
Aww I’m really sorry you have to go through that too and that you’re not able to tell them xxx if you do get it, make sure one of those supportive friends or your partner are there to help you on the day - nothing worse than doing it alone 💗
Tell your parents, you’d more than likely be able to get the iud on their insurance for free.
I had Mirena for 4 years and it destroyed my life. The Same shit like your pill experience … its almost the Same ! Hormones are no Option anymore for me!
Wow that’s so interesting to hear that hormones had a similar effect, because I never hear people agree with me! I’m really sorry you went through that xxx
I relate to you so much.. I went on Yasmin when I was 17 for acne/periods and I thought I was fine until about a year ago when I started experiencing depression and extreme mood swings. I would drive to school crying and after class I would cry in my car and I would cry before bed. I felt like I was going insane. I’m not sure if I was experiencing it before but I ended up getting the kyleena earlier this week. It has less hormones than mirena. I’m hoping it will make me feel better than the pill! I’ve only had it in for a couple days but I feel better already so we’ll see
I’m so sorry to hear you had that experience!! Please let me know how the kyleena goes, I have been considering getting that! xx
This is great advice; thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you! Hope it helped xx
I am 45 years old and just got a Mirena IUD yesterday. It was not painful at all (not comfy) but not painful. I did it because I am in perimenopause and having a lot of bleeding. I am excited to see how my periods will be.
Can you please share your experience with Mirena so far. Pros cons?
@@merlinm1666 My periods are much better. I am still spotting but doctor said that can happen for the first three months and my periods may even stop. I am very happy I got it. My mood is better and I feel much better.
For some people it may be important, that IUDs can negatively affect embryos implantation.
Thank you so much for this video I’m 20 now but I’m sexually active since I was 18 and this is really hard for me to talk about to family and friends and yes I was like you I was a shame but I talk to my partner my boyfriend for three years and we’re talking about having this and you help me a lot with this video so thank you I will be doing a better decision ❤❤❤
I am so glad this video helped you! I hope you are going alright and find a good doctor to speak to about this as it can be so difficult not having the support from family and friends xxxx Good luck!
Thank you for your honesty ❤
I’ve tried several different hormonal birth controls and I’m 19. I took a break when I started school for around a year, but needed the peace of mind so Ive had to go back. I thought it was normal the way I have been feeling mentally and physically. The break is proof enough for me that it is the hormones. I have always had trouble with my mental health, but it got worse since I started this journey a few years ago. Only during that break did I feel a little better. Now again, I feel less motivated to do anything. Physically it feels like I’m detached from my body. It sucks🥺
I’m going to try the copper although I have iron deficiency, like you mentioned. It seems like the best choice for me.
All this goes to say,
this video was very informative and I would like to thank you🫶🏼. Thank you for being transparent and relatable.
Aww thank you! I am glad the video was helpful! I am so sorry to hear how hormonal birth control impacted you! I definitly felt the same and have gone off / will never again use hormonal birth control! I think the copper is a good idea and speaking with your GP about iron supplements etc will help xxxx Good luck!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and experiences!!! I appreciate it so much!!! 🥺❤️ I loved this video and it definitely will make me think twice about what to get!! ❤️ much love ❤️💞
Thank you for reminding me to do it 💗💗 I really appreciate it! And all the best with whichever you choose xxx
“I felt like I had less of a right to say no.” Fucking hell this is so depressing.
I have the implant in my arm iv had it for about 8 years changed 3 times, I have been fine and I love it, but it’s only 3 years I’m getting the coil next week and not sure what one to get. Implant has hormones and I have been fine so I’m thinking marina but I’m not sure I want something longer that’s why I’m getting my implant took out and coil put in. I have had a baby 5 years ago also and a lot of smears so I don’t no what way I’ll be x
Thank you so much ❤ your video helped!!!!!
Thank you I’m glad xx
Thank you for sharing! This will be so helpful to so many women! Isn’t it crazy how difficult it is to be a girl sometimes?! Did I tell you that when I get my endo surgery they’ll be removing my current mirena and replacing it with TWO mirenas?! All to try and balance my hormones 😂😂😂
Interesting. I got the morena because I had the endo laparoscopy. Because I had a cyst Burst and almost died of sepsis! 2 iuds? That’s insane! Do u feel it?
Thank you for sharing!
Thats okay xxx
Wow im getting this soon, but im lucky its free in the uk
Omg that’s amazing it’s free in the uk
I have the silver iud, have had it for 10 months and my periods are very very long but i feel they are getting better. Other than thats its been good. However i have been thinking of changing to mirena to reduce my periods but i only hear nightmares! I dont know what to do
It is such a difficult decision because both can have pros and cons! The large majority of my girlfriends are on the mirena and have had very good experiences. Some are even on their second or third 5 year one! I think everyone reacts differently so you could always try and if it’s bad get it out I suppose! I’ve decided to keep mine for the next few years at least but will still monitor its affects on me, and choose to get it out if it’s too much! xxx
Did you end up keeping it in or taking it out???
Yes I got it removed after a year and a half of it in! So about 10 months after I filmed this video xx
Hey, l am anaemic and l have had my copper iud for 7 months now, my periods literally doubled in days and like tripled in the amount of flow🤦♀️
Also l have had this smelly discharge that l thought would go away in like a month but it has persisted. The odour is horrible l literally have to change my panty liners like as though am on my period.
Have not had a test from the time of insertion but honestly l am clean 😅plus l never had this odour before getting the iud
Has your doctor said anything about getting the copper out so you don’t loose as much blood? The flow is so crazy!
I definitely recommend going to chat to your doctor about the side effects including the discharge, always worth getting them to figure out what’s going on! Could be so many factors I suppose, but always good to know and treat xxx
Hello
All these “experience” vidoes are so annoying. Takes almost 10 min just for them to start telling there experience..
02:35 xx