Scout, some IUDs used to have a string attached th...

2009-07-06T22:23:41.076-04:00

Scout, some IUDs used to have a string attached that increased the risk of infection. But the biggest problem was never the IUD - it was undiagnosed STDs (especially chlamydia) that got pushed into the uterus at the time of IUD insertion. The infections spread to the tubes, and caused infertility for some women. So if your gyno checks you for infection before insertion, there's no reason to worry.

Love the nickname "Huffman" but most women with petite uteri can still get an IUD! Your gyno would measure the length of your uterus at the time of insertion to make sure you're not too small (pretty rare, even without having a kid).

So find yourself a gyno who's willing to talk to you about an IUD - I think it could make you really happy!

I've considered getting an IUD, but I've b...

2009-07-06T21:21:15.475-04:00

I've considered getting an IUD, but I've been scared off by the idea of an even worse Lady Time and by the fact that my mother is absolutely 100% positive that I would become infertile if I were to choose this option. IUDs were once really bad, right? What's the difference now?

Also, my doctor said she wouldn't give me one because I've never had a kid and also because I'm pretty "small" down there. While giving me my exam she had to use the "Huffman" which I believe she said was the smallest size speculum available. The upside is I have a cute new nickname for my bathing suit area.

To make a long story short, I would LOVE to have an IUD. I'm in a monogamous relationship, I don't like hormonal birth control and I certainly don't want a baby, but there are a lot of obstacles in my way!

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