Okay, I had a paragaurd IUD put in over a month ago and I should have started my first period after having it put in- I'm now 7 days late. I took a test on Sunday which would have been 4 days but I took it at night- it was negative. I know it's better in the morning but I would think by 4 days late it shouldn't matter. I'm really just looking for some reassurance. I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old and we really can not afford another baby- nor do I want one this close to my last! Somehow I thought getting the IUD would put my mind at ease about getting pregnant!
Thanks for all your advice and reassurement! I still have not started but I took another test this morning and today is 8 days so I feel confident that an early morning test on the 8th day is accurate and it was negative. I was just so freaked out because the copper IUD like I have does not have any hormones so should not really affect my cycle but apparently it did. I would have definitly been blessed with another baby but I really enjoy our family the way it is and I love having the time to spend with each child invidually. Thanks again for all who responded.
Getting the IUD may have changed your cycle. I have 7 children and they are no more expensive than have two. If God wants you to have more--you will!
Hello...Listen those kind of things sometimes happen. I have had my IUD going on 10 years in May. This was the best thing I could of choosen. I tried many things and no luck for me. Don't worry.. You will still have this happen to you again. I thought I was pregnant and I even felt all the symptoms and nothing..You will have longer periods when you do finally get yours. I can honestly recommend this to anyone. I never had any problems. I did have some doubts before but nothing at all. Hey, just contact your doctor and see what they tell you. But trust me that was the best choice you could of made....It gets scary at times but I never in 10 years came out pregnant. But there were atleat a few times when I thought I might of been...Good luck... And I am sure you have no worries...Maybe is your body adjusting to the change...
unfortunately the paragard has many effects on women that might have other female problems. I have PCOS and the doc that delivered my 1st n only daughter so far, he knew i had PCOs and still gave me the paragard. It threw me into bleeding heavily for over a year. there are just so many complications that can arise with the use of paragard. my new doc suggests Mirena over Paragard any day, Unfortunately Mirena isn't covered by medicaid. So I suggest going to your doc if you don't start within a month.
C.,
My sister is on an IUD (don't know which one) and she dose not have periods at all. Call your gyno. B 4 you spend any more money on pregnency tests. Enjoy those wonderful babies they grow up fast!!!!
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A lot of times the IUD can lessen or even stop your periods. So it may just be the effect of the IUD. To be sure I would go see your doctor and have them check you and check the placement of the IUD. Hope all works out, and I got pregnant when my daughter was 6 months, a lot of work but very fun. Whatever the case may be it will all work out. Good luck!!
Call your Dr. ask if this is normal. It could just be that it is the way your body is dealing with the IUD for the first month.
I have a Mirena and my period was all wacky after it. I dont even have one now. I am sure your body is just adjusting. dont stress!
I agree with the PP, it's likely the IUD. But my sister was pregnant and didn't know it while she was taking the pill, because of her wacky periods. So you can't ever tell.
Ultimately if you really want to make sure you don't get pregnant, abstinence is the best way to avoid it. Many families use two forms of BC (like condoms and IUD) just to make sure they don't get pregnant.
My oldest was only 5 months when I got pregnant with #2 and my third when me second was only 6 months! But I really liked having them close together. Because of a recent loss (a stillbirth at 40 weeks) out next will be 3 years or more apart and I really prefer them closer together.
Oh, as for finances there are things you can do to help. After spending $5,000 on disposable diapers I decided to use cloth.
S., mom to 4 girls on earth, and a beautiful little boy in Heaven
I am not familiar with that particular product, but IUD's in general can cause irregular periods. I would take a deep breath (then let it out). Look online for information on that particular IUD or call your MD to ask if irregular periods are normal. Just remember that stressing over it won't help. Good luck.
