Have you ever used an IUD for birth control? What was your experience with it?

Maybe it's not my business to say (I enjoy really rough sex too) but if this is happening, scarring of the uterus could be occurring. I've seen this as a nurse. It isn't common, but if the IUD was dislodged at any time, it could be causing problems, or it could be something completely unrelated to the IUD. Endometriosis can cause bleeding and pain during sex, and IUDs are not recommended for Endo patients. The ONLY way to diagnose Endometriosis is by endoscopic surgery, Endometrial "implants" simply cannot be seen by any form of imaging.

You may want to ignore my nosiness (sorry) but PLEASE tell your GYN about this. Uterine scarring is not something you want, if the IUD is also being moved around enough during sex to cause bleeding, it could also be dislodged without your realizing it.

I'd call your GYN's office and talk to him about this. An other form of BC might be better for you.

I also agree with Ivy that if your doctor is blowing off your concerns, and can't find "a reason" for the pain, you NEED to see someone else. I had to see four different doctors, before I had one of my health conditions properly taken care of. Not all doctors will take you seriously, and pain during sex, whether that pain is from "rough sex" or not, should never be ignored.

I think we all want you to get the health care you deserve so you can enjoy your sex life and not hurt your body. A good place to find a competent and well educated doctor is at a University Teaching Hospital. I'm not a fan a "Community Hospitals" for anything more than colds. less

I'm curious how many other women use the IUD (Intrauterine Device) method of birth control and what their experiences with it were. I've had the Mirena IUD for three months now and it's the first form of hormonal birth control I've used. I chose it because it is one of the most reliable contraceptive methods, it is likely to give shorter, lighter periods, and it was free due to a reproductive health program in my area.

My IUD has been effective so far--no pregnancies--but I definitely got the side effects they warn you about. For me, it was a month straight of bad cramps and spotting, followed by a month of more intermittent cramping and spotting before I finally got my period again (right on time, oddly enough)--and rather than being lighter, it was longer and heavier. I occasionally experience very brief cramping during work or other average physical activities, but the constant cramping and spotting seems to be over.

My partner felt the strings once during sex and he said it felt like something "poking" his penis painfully. We dealt with that by using a condom, but other than that one time he says he's never noticed it.

I'm curious as to what others' experiences have been with an IUD. less