Birth Control
IUD
Hear real people share their very real experiences with different methods of birth control.
Sep 08, 2014
One of the greatest benefits of using an IUD is how long they last. But Mary Lide makes a good point: hormonal IUDs often have very few side effects. (The levels of hormone in your system are really low.) For women who have had a bad experience with another hormonal method, a hormonal IUD might be a good alternative.
Mary Lide will tell you honestly that her Mirena IUD insertion included 15 seconds of “ouchy pain,” but she says it was worth it for the eight years of continual birth control.
How do you feel about this article?
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Elsa, 25, IUD
"It’s hassle-free. You don’t have to deal with it for a decade."
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Katie, 32, IUD
"My favorite thing about the Mirena IUD is knowing how effective it is."
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Colleen, 32, IUD
"I really like that the hormone in the IUD is only in my uterus."
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Ruchika, 27, IUD
"I think that overall peace of mind for the future is really nice."
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Andrew, 25, IUD
"We like the above 99% kind of effectiveness."
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