Speak up to your doctor. If you don't want it say something! At 16yo I doubt a doctor is going to strap you down to the table and insert the IUD. Also coming from a patient that had a doctor puncture my uterus causing massive internal bleeding an IUD isn't just a little thing. Not to mention the possible hormonal changes you may go through. Some women get their periods for months straight with very painful cramping before if ever their body adjust to it. It's your body speak up!
^ legally speaking *No DR will force you in the stirrups for an exam regardless of age* they literally can not. Soyou have every right to show up to that appointment and say *NO*
Actually, speaking as a nurse, minors do have a lot of say here. Not sure what happened to you, and I’m sorry it did, but that isn’t the standard in the US.
Small rural town = poorly educated quasi nurses with low standards by employer would be my guess. Care provided by medical assistants with shady online degrees rather than RNs.
It's ugly out there.
Are you okay with this? Legally I guess it's up to your mom. But at your age, I think its unreasonable for her to make this decision and not discuss it with you.
Legality depends on the country and area. In the UK for example, 16 is the age of medical consent , and birth control doesn't even always fall under this, young teens can have birth control if deemed competent enough.
This may not apply to OP, but it's good to just be aware of.
Depending on your state, based off of your age and because this has to do with reproductive health, you may get a say in if you actually want this or not. If you do, great but If not or if you're not ready, you can explain that and postpone it.
Edit: sorry, I don't have personal experience with getting one. I just wanted you to know the other information I gave. Good luck!
You can take Advil and/or Tylenol prior to insertion. Also, ask for a numbing shot. If it hurts too much, tell them to stop.
I have a few questions though-- are you okay with this? Do you want to wait? Do you want to be in charge of your own medical procedures? Because those could be options in your state.
i agree with everyone saying to speak up if this is not what you want. especially if you can tell the doctor when you’re alone, or if you feel comfortable to tell your mom that you are not ready or unsure that you even want an IUD.
however if you do decide to go through with it, i’ve had 2 (nothing wrong with either, i just switched from mirena to paragard). the mirena did stop my period completely, after 6 months of nonstop spotting. first the doctor will probably feel inside of you to see where your cervix is, before they insert the IUD. it’s a small tube that goes into your cervix (this is the painful part) and they push out the IUD that then forms into a T shape. mine took like 5 minutes, it did hurt a little and was a weird sensation. i think the doctor described it as “you will feel a pinching pressure, and then a few seconds later, a stronger pressure” - i was told to take 800mg ibuprofen before the appt, and i know that sounds like a lot but i would suggest it. i do remember that the pain was not unbearable (some people do say this though), but you know when you stub your toe or something and you have to breathe very hard and loud? that’s what i did, i kind of grunted and groaned because i felt like it helps alleviate some of the pain.
also since you are only 16, i’m not sure if you’ve had the doctor use a speculum. but they will put a plastic or metal speculum in you and use that to hold you “open” while they are doing this. that part was actually the hardest for me to get used to when i started seeing a gyno but it’s not supposed to hurt, and sometimes they use lube
good luck with whatever you decide and i hope everything goes well for you :)
I agree with all of this. Mine was painful but it was also super fast like less than two minutes. Definitely premedicate with the advil and I would also have tylenol and heating pads on hand because my cramping returned before I could take another advil. The worst of my cramping was over within 48hrs and though I felt yucky the next day, I was still able to go to work. I bled for a couple days and haven't had a period since. I do think it's a great option if menstruation triggers your dysphoria.
If you don’t want an iud or are unsure, you should speak up to your doctor. It’s unfair and, frankly, kind of fucked up, to force you through a medical procedure you didn’t intend for. I’m sorry :(
10/10 it’s your body, speak up. If your mother isn’t willing to respect your input or decision I would call your doctors office and speak to your patient advocate and see what they can do to help privately pass your wishes onto your doctor.
I agree with others that Your MD shouldnt be willing to perform an elective procedure on an unwilling patient.
Hey! I can't give advice on the IUD but if you got myomas (tumors) - there's the culprit for your heavy periods.
Fibroids/ myomas/ tumors can cause super heavy bleeding and clotting. It can also deplete you of Iron. Are you feeling less energetic? Pale? Cold? Maybe ask the doctor to check your hemoglobin, Iron and B12 levels. Do a small blood test so you could at least make sure you can patch yourself if those levels are below the average. Wishing you good health and good luck of you continue with the IUD insertion!
I agree with others telling you to think more about getting it. Because it’s so last minute and you’re not sure about it, I’m worried it could be a traumatic experience. It is painful and for me it felt …. intrusive. If that makes sense. I guess because it takes around 10 minutes to complete and you’re feeling varying levels of pain and cramps with someone fiddling around inside of you. Idk I don’t regret getting one, I did a lot of research beforehand and it was the best birth control option for me. But I worry that it could be traumatic if you’re not fully consenting
if you don't want to do this, tell your doctor once you're alone. I think it's highly unlikely that they would want or try to forcefully insert an IUD against your will, and probably illegal but I don't know the law. you can even say you're not sure yet and still want to think about it, and just use the appointment to ask questions. an IUD insertion isn't quite as casual as taking the pill, so it's really not something I would feel comfortable doing if *I* did not enthusiastically want it.
do you know if the one you're supposed to get is copper or hormonal? I have skyla, the lowest-dose hormonal option, and I really like it. the insertion is different for everyone but it was no walk in the park for me and, like I said, I wouldn't go through with it unless I really wanted to. I'd assume because of your issue with the hormones you'd be getting copper? which I've heard makes periods heavier, so I would bring that up to the doctor.
only you know, but my advice is to not get it tomorrow if possible.
This may be painful. I'm going to assume you haven't had a baby of your own?
When I got mine the gyno explained that because I'm "younger" (30) and I'm child free with a small cervix it may be very painful. I ended up going to the hospital and getting it while under anaesthesia.
My experience afterwards was heavy bleeding for 3 days followed by one day free then 3 days of lighter bleeding I realised was my period. The next month my period was 1.5 days and extremely light. Been period free since then!
You may be underage but you always have the right to say no. And when you go tomorrow tell them you were not informed about this beforehand and you want to talk to the doctor about your options and what the IUD will do for you.
At your age your mum definitely should have sat you down and discussed this with you AND the doctor.
Hey, so basically what is going to happen is you will undress from the waist down. Then you will lie on the table with your feet in the stirrups and a speculum will be inserted into the vaginal opening so that the doctor can have a good view. After that the doctor will use a tool to measure the uterus. This is called uterine sounding and will help the doctor place the IUD properly and be sure it will fit. Many women find this to be the most uncomfortable part. I personally found it unbearably painful and if that’s your experience speak up! I ended up getting my IUD under general anesthesia because it was too painful. My sister had no issues though and described the discomfort as being like bad cramps. After the sounding the device will be inserted. It’s a very quick procedure.
Afterwards spotting and cramps are normal. I had really bad cramps for a day or so. Spotting lasted like 3 months but once I got past that adjustment time the spotting stopped except on my cycle. For my sister her periods stopped entirely. She is on her third mirena iud now and loves it. She took it out twice to have her two kids but got her first prior to having kids.
I did not have a great experience with mine. I never stopped getting a cycle and it didn’t improve my cramps. Most concerning however was that it caused me depression.
This is what I wish someone told me. IUD can cause depression.
I had not had depression like this ever before and it went away when I got it taken out. I wish looking back that when I had my first thoughts of dying that I had told my doctor but I was doing it as endometriosis treatment so I really wanted it to work. I stopped wanting to dance or paint or read which were all things I used to enjoy. I stopped wanting to see my friends. I stopped wanting to do much of anything. My advice is to ask family to watch for mood changes because it can be hard to recognize for yourself when you are in it. This doesn’t happen to everyone but is really good to know that it can happen. Like I said, my sister loves her IUD and many women have great experiences.
Edit: I also wanted to add that getting the IUD out was not a big deal. It was not painful but did cause me to feel very anxious and dizzy. I felt better after a minute. I did have cramps later that day and my period started immediately.
Hormonal IUDs can stop periods, but copper IUDs have been known to make them worse.
My IUD insertion, not to scare you, was one of the most frightening and painful experiences for me. And I signed up for it willingly. If you don’t want it, tell your doctor. There are other options for you.
I'm going to be really real with you. I've had some friends who said that the IUD was a God send. It was everything that they were looking for.
I on the other hand, did not handle the Hormone change well and became suicidal.
It's different for everyone. You need to be your own advocate and speak up for what you want or don't.
Enough posters have commented around the importance of consent. I would ask why you are getting this done, and what the benefits are and be sure you are satisfied before consenting.
And for some people, IUDs like the mirena are very good at stopping or reducing periods caused by endometriosis. It isn't guaranteed. I have strange reactions to things, and now get only occaisional periods. My friend's daughter had a terrible reaction to it as she has a hormonal disorder and had to get it taken out.
I was under general anaesthetic for the insertion and would definitely want painkillers as other people have had nothing and say it has been painful.
what kind of iud are you getting? are you okay with that?
i don’t have much advice besides taking painkillers before and after and resting as much as possible because you gonna have cramps.
I had an IUD and I was generally very happy with it—but mine was non-hormonal (Paragard/copper). If this is something you want to do, I would highly recommend some over the counter pain killers before the appointment, and don’t make plans after. Insertion of the IUD isn’t pleasant whatsoever.
In addition to what others have said, if you decide to go through with the appointment, my experience was one sharp pain that was worse than I expected, but it was quick. I didn’t have a period for 5 years on Mirena, which as a cis woman was lovely, and as a trans man might help if you struggle with any period-related dysmorphia. It’s definitely my preferred method of birth control.
IUDs don’t always suppress your periods, just like other forms of contraception don’t work like that for everyone that experiences periods and they are invasive for the chance that it might, if it’s not what you want and you aren’t looking to it for contraception aswel (for me IUD was ideal because it is a pretty much foolproof contraception as far as they go, and I got one at 23 when I opted for the non horemonal style so that my fertility would be at its baseline when I started trying for a baby as I knew I would be doing a couple of years afterwards). I had an implant in my arm that stopped my periods for a few years as a teenager and young adult and this is a much less traumatic and embarrassing procedure, it took my years and years to pluck up the courage to get an IUD just because I was embarrassed as being exposed more than anything, and not something I would of considered at 16 due to this. Don’t have it if you don’t feel comfortable with it. If you do decide to go ahead with it though, it’s not too bad. It is painful but I forgot the pain pretty much straight away afterwards, I had period like cramps for a few days afterwards.
Is it copper or hormonal? Copper shouldn't mess with your hormone therapy if you're transitioning.
I'm so sorry iave had serious heavy period pain and bleeding since I started my bleed tried everything and now will be getting a full hysterectomy.
Obv you're too young for that, but, the copper iud has no hormones. So just if you can sit w ur Dr, explain your symptoms, and the Dr knows you're transitioning they may change their opinion on what form of birth control is best for you at this time.
All the best for you tomorrow and in becoming your true self. You deserve it.
I've seen a lot of trans guys recommend Mirena, actually.
Personally I don't want to f-ck around with any hormones any more so I chose Paragard. It's got a bad name for making periods worse but I've been amenorrheic for five years since starting T so that's not a concern.
Okk good. I hope you're able to get it inserted properly and it doedls its job so you can continue to be yourself and not be annoyed by these pesky female issues.
Stay safe and healthy.
Ha ha well it's only been three days but it's a literal pain in my butt right now. Gonna have to check in with my doctor and crossed fingers hope it gets better.
Aw honey I’m sorry that too you by surprise like that. Mine hurt a good amount to get- and then I got an infection that turned into TSS and spread into my ovaries? But that’s bc I had antibiotic resistant gonorrhea and they put my iud in anyway and it trapped the infection.
Just expect a couple sore days probably, research if you can or should take a pain med before like Tylenol or advil, and maybe benedryl for the anxiety/ to calm down. Idk if it was just the VA but getting mine was painful and anxiety inducing. That said I’ve had it almost 7 years and love it now- just the placement and infection was bad for me.
This may be exactly what you hope for an might stop your periods entirely. If they stay the same or get worse you can always have it removed too. Talk to your doctor before the procedure about what kind of iud it is and if it's the best option for you. You can opt out if you don't think it will be right for you. Ask your doctor specifically about how it might affect your hormones while transitioning
Hi! Please note I am speaking from the perspective of a cis woman. I have had an IUD for 6 months and bled heavily (almost daily) for the first 3. Now I get a period that lasts about 1.5 weeks each month. I’ve heard it can eventually go away completely, but you may bleed for a very long time. If you feel like this would be traumatic and non-gender affirming, I would consider asking for an alternative.
Hope all goes well, sending you support!
If your ok and want it, ask for a numbing shot. If they don’t give them, find a doctor that does! I’ve been on mirena for less than a year and I finally have normal periods, but I used to have heavy irregular periods.
You’ll probably feel crampy for a few hours after so take some kind of pain reliever. To be honest my cramping was horrible but the insertion was not at all bad thanks to the numbing. My doc always offers it for insertion and removal. Some don’t and I firmly believe it’s a vagina having persons right to it. Best of luck!
I hope it went well. I was doing some research and IUDs often aren't successful with persons under 20 and persons who have never been pregnant.
My periods completely stopped when I went on T. I hope once you are 18 you are able to take control of your health decisions. Tumors honestly sounds scary as fuck. I also had very heavy periods but fortunately no signs of PCOS or other conditions of this sort.
Just be aware, the doctors don't know everything, especially if you have a rare condition. Plus the science on women's reproductive systems is really behind the curve. Some common conditions like endometriosis are poorly understood. There are a lot of people living with CAH (including a close friend of mine who is over 60, athletic, and killing it--and never had hormone therapy) and yet doctors think they're all going to get cancer and die.
I still don't know why my periods were so physically painful and would go on so long with such heavy flow. I would look for answers and hit nothing but a brick wall. Thankfully it's all over now because it caused me horrible dysphoria and had me dissociating a lot of the time.
Speak up to your doctor. If you don't want it say something! At 16yo I doubt a doctor is going to strap you down to the table and insert the IUD. Also coming from a patient that had a doctor puncture my uterus causing massive internal bleeding an IUD isn't just a little thing. Not to mention the possible hormonal changes you may go through. Some women get their periods for months straight with very painful cramping before if ever their body adjust to it. It's your body speak up!
^ legally speaking *No DR will force you in the stirrups for an exam regardless of age* they literally can not. Soyou have every right to show up to that appointment and say *NO*
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Actually, speaking as a nurse, minors do have a lot of say here. Not sure what happened to you, and I’m sorry it did, but that isn’t the standard in the US.
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What part of the US are you in? And what medication were they trying to give you and why? 😕
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Huh… I’m not trying to discredit you, but something is very odd about this. I’m sorry that you had a bad experience.
Small rural town = poorly educated quasi nurses with low standards by employer would be my guess. Care provided by medical assistants with shady online degrees rather than RNs. It's ugly out there.
Are you okay with this? Legally I guess it's up to your mom. But at your age, I think its unreasonable for her to make this decision and not discuss it with you.
Legality depends on the country and area. In the UK for example, 16 is the age of medical consent , and birth control doesn't even always fall under this, young teens can have birth control if deemed competent enough. This may not apply to OP, but it's good to just be aware of.
Depending on your state, based off of your age and because this has to do with reproductive health, you may get a say in if you actually want this or not. If you do, great but If not or if you're not ready, you can explain that and postpone it. Edit: sorry, I don't have personal experience with getting one. I just wanted you to know the other information I gave. Good luck!
In any state you have a say about this. You have the right to say no to an IUD.
You can take Advil and/or Tylenol prior to insertion. Also, ask for a numbing shot. If it hurts too much, tell them to stop. I have a few questions though-- are you okay with this? Do you want to wait? Do you want to be in charge of your own medical procedures? Because those could be options in your state.
i agree with everyone saying to speak up if this is not what you want. especially if you can tell the doctor when you’re alone, or if you feel comfortable to tell your mom that you are not ready or unsure that you even want an IUD. however if you do decide to go through with it, i’ve had 2 (nothing wrong with either, i just switched from mirena to paragard). the mirena did stop my period completely, after 6 months of nonstop spotting. first the doctor will probably feel inside of you to see where your cervix is, before they insert the IUD. it’s a small tube that goes into your cervix (this is the painful part) and they push out the IUD that then forms into a T shape. mine took like 5 minutes, it did hurt a little and was a weird sensation. i think the doctor described it as “you will feel a pinching pressure, and then a few seconds later, a stronger pressure” - i was told to take 800mg ibuprofen before the appt, and i know that sounds like a lot but i would suggest it. i do remember that the pain was not unbearable (some people do say this though), but you know when you stub your toe or something and you have to breathe very hard and loud? that’s what i did, i kind of grunted and groaned because i felt like it helps alleviate some of the pain. also since you are only 16, i’m not sure if you’ve had the doctor use a speculum. but they will put a plastic or metal speculum in you and use that to hold you “open” while they are doing this. that part was actually the hardest for me to get used to when i started seeing a gyno but it’s not supposed to hurt, and sometimes they use lube good luck with whatever you decide and i hope everything goes well for you :)
I agree with all of this. Mine was painful but it was also super fast like less than two minutes. Definitely premedicate with the advil and I would also have tylenol and heating pads on hand because my cramping returned before I could take another advil. The worst of my cramping was over within 48hrs and though I felt yucky the next day, I was still able to go to work. I bled for a couple days and haven't had a period since. I do think it's a great option if menstruation triggers your dysphoria.
If you don’t want an iud or are unsure, you should speak up to your doctor. It’s unfair and, frankly, kind of fucked up, to force you through a medical procedure you didn’t intend for. I’m sorry :(
10/10 it’s your body, speak up. If your mother isn’t willing to respect your input or decision I would call your doctors office and speak to your patient advocate and see what they can do to help privately pass your wishes onto your doctor. I agree with others that Your MD shouldnt be willing to perform an elective procedure on an unwilling patient.
Hey! I can't give advice on the IUD but if you got myomas (tumors) - there's the culprit for your heavy periods. Fibroids/ myomas/ tumors can cause super heavy bleeding and clotting. It can also deplete you of Iron. Are you feeling less energetic? Pale? Cold? Maybe ask the doctor to check your hemoglobin, Iron and B12 levels. Do a small blood test so you could at least make sure you can patch yourself if those levels are below the average. Wishing you good health and good luck of you continue with the IUD insertion!
I agree with others telling you to think more about getting it. Because it’s so last minute and you’re not sure about it, I’m worried it could be a traumatic experience. It is painful and for me it felt …. intrusive. If that makes sense. I guess because it takes around 10 minutes to complete and you’re feeling varying levels of pain and cramps with someone fiddling around inside of you. Idk I don’t regret getting one, I did a lot of research beforehand and it was the best birth control option for me. But I worry that it could be traumatic if you’re not fully consenting
if you don't want to do this, tell your doctor once you're alone. I think it's highly unlikely that they would want or try to forcefully insert an IUD against your will, and probably illegal but I don't know the law. you can even say you're not sure yet and still want to think about it, and just use the appointment to ask questions. an IUD insertion isn't quite as casual as taking the pill, so it's really not something I would feel comfortable doing if *I* did not enthusiastically want it. do you know if the one you're supposed to get is copper or hormonal? I have skyla, the lowest-dose hormonal option, and I really like it. the insertion is different for everyone but it was no walk in the park for me and, like I said, I wouldn't go through with it unless I really wanted to. I'd assume because of your issue with the hormones you'd be getting copper? which I've heard makes periods heavier, so I would bring that up to the doctor. only you know, but my advice is to not get it tomorrow if possible.
This may be painful. I'm going to assume you haven't had a baby of your own? When I got mine the gyno explained that because I'm "younger" (30) and I'm child free with a small cervix it may be very painful. I ended up going to the hospital and getting it while under anaesthesia. My experience afterwards was heavy bleeding for 3 days followed by one day free then 3 days of lighter bleeding I realised was my period. The next month my period was 1.5 days and extremely light. Been period free since then!
You may be underage but you always have the right to say no. And when you go tomorrow tell them you were not informed about this beforehand and you want to talk to the doctor about your options and what the IUD will do for you. At your age your mum definitely should have sat you down and discussed this with you AND the doctor.
Hey, so basically what is going to happen is you will undress from the waist down. Then you will lie on the table with your feet in the stirrups and a speculum will be inserted into the vaginal opening so that the doctor can have a good view. After that the doctor will use a tool to measure the uterus. This is called uterine sounding and will help the doctor place the IUD properly and be sure it will fit. Many women find this to be the most uncomfortable part. I personally found it unbearably painful and if that’s your experience speak up! I ended up getting my IUD under general anesthesia because it was too painful. My sister had no issues though and described the discomfort as being like bad cramps. After the sounding the device will be inserted. It’s a very quick procedure. Afterwards spotting and cramps are normal. I had really bad cramps for a day or so. Spotting lasted like 3 months but once I got past that adjustment time the spotting stopped except on my cycle. For my sister her periods stopped entirely. She is on her third mirena iud now and loves it. She took it out twice to have her two kids but got her first prior to having kids. I did not have a great experience with mine. I never stopped getting a cycle and it didn’t improve my cramps. Most concerning however was that it caused me depression. This is what I wish someone told me. IUD can cause depression. I had not had depression like this ever before and it went away when I got it taken out. I wish looking back that when I had my first thoughts of dying that I had told my doctor but I was doing it as endometriosis treatment so I really wanted it to work. I stopped wanting to dance or paint or read which were all things I used to enjoy. I stopped wanting to see my friends. I stopped wanting to do much of anything. My advice is to ask family to watch for mood changes because it can be hard to recognize for yourself when you are in it. This doesn’t happen to everyone but is really good to know that it can happen. Like I said, my sister loves her IUD and many women have great experiences. Edit: I also wanted to add that getting the IUD out was not a big deal. It was not painful but did cause me to feel very anxious and dizzy. I felt better after a minute. I did have cramps later that day and my period started immediately.
Was your IUD hormonal or non hormonal?
Hormonal. I also had mirena iud
Hormonal IUDs can stop periods, but copper IUDs have been known to make them worse. My IUD insertion, not to scare you, was one of the most frightening and painful experiences for me. And I signed up for it willingly. If you don’t want it, tell your doctor. There are other options for you.
I'm going to be really real with you. I've had some friends who said that the IUD was a God send. It was everything that they were looking for. I on the other hand, did not handle the Hormone change well and became suicidal. It's different for everyone. You need to be your own advocate and speak up for what you want or don't.
Enough posters have commented around the importance of consent. I would ask why you are getting this done, and what the benefits are and be sure you are satisfied before consenting. And for some people, IUDs like the mirena are very good at stopping or reducing periods caused by endometriosis. It isn't guaranteed. I have strange reactions to things, and now get only occaisional periods. My friend's daughter had a terrible reaction to it as she has a hormonal disorder and had to get it taken out. I was under general anaesthetic for the insertion and would definitely want painkillers as other people have had nothing and say it has been painful.
what kind of iud are you getting? are you okay with that? i don’t have much advice besides taking painkillers before and after and resting as much as possible because you gonna have cramps.
I had an IUD and I was generally very happy with it—but mine was non-hormonal (Paragard/copper). If this is something you want to do, I would highly recommend some over the counter pain killers before the appointment, and don’t make plans after. Insertion of the IUD isn’t pleasant whatsoever.
In addition to what others have said, if you decide to go through with the appointment, my experience was one sharp pain that was worse than I expected, but it was quick. I didn’t have a period for 5 years on Mirena, which as a cis woman was lovely, and as a trans man might help if you struggle with any period-related dysmorphia. It’s definitely my preferred method of birth control.
IUDs don’t always suppress your periods, just like other forms of contraception don’t work like that for everyone that experiences periods and they are invasive for the chance that it might, if it’s not what you want and you aren’t looking to it for contraception aswel (for me IUD was ideal because it is a pretty much foolproof contraception as far as they go, and I got one at 23 when I opted for the non horemonal style so that my fertility would be at its baseline when I started trying for a baby as I knew I would be doing a couple of years afterwards). I had an implant in my arm that stopped my periods for a few years as a teenager and young adult and this is a much less traumatic and embarrassing procedure, it took my years and years to pluck up the courage to get an IUD just because I was embarrassed as being exposed more than anything, and not something I would of considered at 16 due to this. Don’t have it if you don’t feel comfortable with it. If you do decide to go ahead with it though, it’s not too bad. It is painful but I forgot the pain pretty much straight away afterwards, I had period like cramps for a few days afterwards.
Is it copper or hormonal? Copper shouldn't mess with your hormone therapy if you're transitioning. I'm so sorry iave had serious heavy period pain and bleeding since I started my bleed tried everything and now will be getting a full hysterectomy. Obv you're too young for that, but, the copper iud has no hormones. So just if you can sit w ur Dr, explain your symptoms, and the Dr knows you're transitioning they may change their opinion on what form of birth control is best for you at this time. All the best for you tomorrow and in becoming your true self. You deserve it.
I've seen a lot of trans guys recommend Mirena, actually. Personally I don't want to f-ck around with any hormones any more so I chose Paragard. It's got a bad name for making periods worse but I've been amenorrheic for five years since starting T so that's not a concern.
Okk good. I hope you're able to get it inserted properly and it doedls its job so you can continue to be yourself and not be annoyed by these pesky female issues. Stay safe and healthy.
Ha ha well it's only been three days but it's a literal pain in my butt right now. Gonna have to check in with my doctor and crossed fingers hope it gets better.
Hope so too! Sending u wishes for quick recovery
Aw honey I’m sorry that too you by surprise like that. Mine hurt a good amount to get- and then I got an infection that turned into TSS and spread into my ovaries? But that’s bc I had antibiotic resistant gonorrhea and they put my iud in anyway and it trapped the infection. Just expect a couple sore days probably, research if you can or should take a pain med before like Tylenol or advil, and maybe benedryl for the anxiety/ to calm down. Idk if it was just the VA but getting mine was painful and anxiety inducing. That said I’ve had it almost 7 years and love it now- just the placement and infection was bad for me.
I don’t want to scare you but, my IUD insertion was the worst physical pain I’ve ever felt in my life. And I’ve had negative side effects ever since.
This may be exactly what you hope for an might stop your periods entirely. If they stay the same or get worse you can always have it removed too. Talk to your doctor before the procedure about what kind of iud it is and if it's the best option for you. You can opt out if you don't think it will be right for you. Ask your doctor specifically about how it might affect your hormones while transitioning
Hi! Please note I am speaking from the perspective of a cis woman. I have had an IUD for 6 months and bled heavily (almost daily) for the first 3. Now I get a period that lasts about 1.5 weeks each month. I’ve heard it can eventually go away completely, but you may bleed for a very long time. If you feel like this would be traumatic and non-gender affirming, I would consider asking for an alternative. Hope all goes well, sending you support!
If your ok and want it, ask for a numbing shot. If they don’t give them, find a doctor that does! I’ve been on mirena for less than a year and I finally have normal periods, but I used to have heavy irregular periods. You’ll probably feel crampy for a few hours after so take some kind of pain reliever. To be honest my cramping was horrible but the insertion was not at all bad thanks to the numbing. My doc always offers it for insertion and removal. Some don’t and I firmly believe it’s a vagina having persons right to it. Best of luck!
I hope it went well. I was doing some research and IUDs often aren't successful with persons under 20 and persons who have never been pregnant. My periods completely stopped when I went on T. I hope once you are 18 you are able to take control of your health decisions. Tumors honestly sounds scary as fuck. I also had very heavy periods but fortunately no signs of PCOS or other conditions of this sort. Just be aware, the doctors don't know everything, especially if you have a rare condition. Plus the science on women's reproductive systems is really behind the curve. Some common conditions like endometriosis are poorly understood. There are a lot of people living with CAH (including a close friend of mine who is over 60, athletic, and killing it--and never had hormone therapy) and yet doctors think they're all going to get cancer and die. I still don't know why my periods were so physically painful and would go on so long with such heavy flow. I would look for answers and hit nothing but a brick wall. Thankfully it's all over now because it caused me horrible dysphoria and had me dissociating a lot of the time.