Periods, period. A whine...

[badger]

for me, an IUD was more or less the last resort. But it turned out to be the best, easiest to remember, and by far the cheapest.

I have a weird sensitivity/allergy to the spermicide where I get nasty nasty UTIs. So my experience with condoms, diaphragms, and even a cervical cap was the same as they all used spermicide (at that point I knew it was the spermicide).

I was depressed for a good part of my 20's and I think it was partly due to the pill. I went back on it again in my early 30's and I went psycho, so no more birth control pill.

That left me with rhythm, which wasn't an option at all, and IUD. I had the grossest feeling whenever I thought about a piece of metal up my uterus, but I got over that and I don't really even think about it anymore.

[Karma007]

Despite the eco-unfriendlyness of it, my new best friend has been one of those disposable threma-care heat wraps. I've bee wearing one at work for 2 days.

Honestly, your feedback has helped so much. Thanks. I'm glad to know I'm not going nuts.

[WindingRoad]

I have the Paraguard IUD too and it was hella uncomfortable when I had it inserted and I was crampy for about 2 weeks after. The periods will be very strange at first: longer, heavier and crampier but they do start to get better. I've had mine for a little over a year now and so far so good. Aside from my period stopping then starting I'm doing well with it. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this? You are more likely to expel the IUD in the beginning because your uterus isn't used to it yet so it's good you are going to the doctor soon.

I too used this method as a last resort due to migraine headaches from hormonal birth control. I think it has worked out for the best. Considering my state during a bad migraine compared to crampy. I can deal with crampy but I can't lock myself in a dark, silent room for a whole day if you know what I mean.

Let us know how things turn out. Best wishes and try to take it easy and not get too freaked out. It's most likely something simple but you are smart for being careful.

[cylegoddess]

Black cohosh, chaste tree and dong quai all stop bad cramps.
Or get Usanas( Online orders only) Phytelle.
Never had cramps for 6 years,now.
You can get DQ at chinese herb shop.

But get that IUD checked. nasty!poor bear!!