Using an IUD as Contraception?

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Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
hey guys - i was having a 'thinky' moment last night and was wondering, why in the world wouldn't an IUD make for contraception? doesn't it do the same thing a cervical cap would do? and dont the spermies only enter through the cervix, via the only entrance, that tiny hole that they dialated and pulled open to put my IUD in? so if i'm wearing my cup which is suctioned to cover my cervix and the entrance to my uterus, why in the world wouldn't i be protected from pregnancy?


i know IUDs dont tout themselves as birth control at all... but am i just severely misinformed about the workings of my own anatomy or... does this make sense?


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06/21/2012
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Contributor: Sammi Sammi
I am confused, I think. An IUD is a contraceptive device and a form of birth control, and touted as such, with a pretty high percent - around 98% or so - of effectiveness.

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06/21/2012
Contributor: LoveYouLikeThat LoveYouLikeThat
OK heres how IUD's work.

the 5 year one (Mirena- which I have) has small doses of hormone in it, which release only to the uterus. It prevents pregnancy because of the hormone and the fact that the uterine wall is not thick like it should be to carry a baby (egg cant fertilize if no cushy tissue is what I was told)

the 10 year one (It's the copper one, I'm not sure what the brand name is) has copper in it, which creates a hostile enviorment, and the egg cannot attach.

Both are birth control and are highly effective. I think theres a .02% chance of pregnancy with the mirena. I'm not sure about the Copper one. I knew I was getting the Mirena and requested it when I was signing papers to have my csection the last time. I've never had a lick of issue with my mirena, as far as cramping, spotting, ect. In fact I havent had a period in almost 5 years
06/21/2012
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
Alice, I'm really curious, but what did your doc say your IUD was for? I can't think of them being used for anything else except birth control.
06/21/2012
Contributor: Khanner Khanner
I'm just guessing here but it looks like you've typoed "menstrual cup" as IUD?

First of all, menstrual cups are not air-tight. There are air holes put in there to control the suction. Second, they do not fit tightly to the cervix, and instead just go around it. Various other diaphragms and cervical caps can do this, but they cover the entire ceiling of the vagina.

I think that's what you're asking, anyway.
06/21/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
I am confused, I think. An IUD is a contraceptive device and a form of birth control, and touted as such, with a pretty high percent - around 98% or so - of effectiveness.

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lmao i am retarded. i have been sick and posted this in my feverish state. geeeeez sorry guys!

i MEANT to say - MENSTRUAL CUP.


shew. sorry!
06/22/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Khanner
I'm just guessing here but it looks like you've typoed "menstrual cup" as IUD?

First of all, menstrual cups are not air-tight. There are air holes put in there to control the suction. Second, they do not fit tightly to the ... more
lol, yep thats what im asking. i didnt even think about the air holes, but you're right. i was feverish and delirious... ooh sorry.
06/22/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Chilipepper
Alice, I'm really curious, but what did your doc say your IUD was for? I can't think of them being used for anything else except birth control.
gah, yeah... read above posts. i meant menstrual cup. and am retarded.
06/22/2012
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
gah, yeah... read above posts. i meant menstrual cup. and am retarded.
Okay, honey. Please take care of yourself! *hugs*
06/22/2012
Contributor: Anne Anne
I've always wanted to, but the hormones scare me.
06/27/2012
Contributor: peachmarie peachmarie
The paraguard is hormone free and i love it, the insertion was pretty painful and crappy but after that and a week and a half of soreness, rough first period i now love it. My periods are more heavy but the cramps are about the same. But it's so much more convenient than pills as i would forget them all the time. Love my copper IUD!
07/01/2012