Question:
Fibroids and IUD

I have some problems with birth control. I can't use anything hormonal due to a past history of blood clots. I have never had any children. I'm interested in maybe an IUD, but they usually don't want to put them in women who haven't had kids, and I also have a fibroid. It's not very big--about 3 cm. I really want a reliable method of birth control.    — nursekuba (posted on May 31, 2005)

May 31, 2005
Hi, well even if they say they do not like to put IUD's in people who have not had children doesn't meen you can not have one. It is only a recomendation not to you can tell them you do not care and that you want it anyway. And if your OB says no then find another one. And I really hate to tell you ALL birth control fails. If you want really reliable Birth Control then you better practice Abstenance. LOL. But no matter what a Dr. SUGESTS you are the primary decision maker. Good Luck.
   — Amanda A.

May 31, 2005
Intrauterine devices work by irritating the uterous so that every time you become pregnant, the baby will abort. They do not prevent pregnancy, they do prevent the birth of the baby though.
   — Gina T.

May 31, 2005
Please consider the Mirena IUD. I had an excellent experience with it and I do not have any children. Please also ignore the ridiculous accusation that the IUD allows you to get pregnant and then spontaneously miscarry-- THAT IS COMPLETE B.S. Mirena has a website-- you can find out about it-- and about the effectiveness of other methods of birth control-- at www.mirena.com
   — lizinPA

May 31, 2005
Hi Nurse Kuba, I have also never had children, and I have fibroids too. My OB/GYN is the one who suggested that I go with a non- hormonal IUD. He is going to insert the Mirena (sp?) IUD after my next cycle. So I would say if the Dr is willing and says it's okay, go for it. After all, if there are problems, it can always be taken out.
   — ShelleyLuvsMinPins

May 31, 2005
I have to agree with the suggestion of the Mirena IUD. My GYN suggested this to me as I was a good candidate. I'm 25 yrs. old, have fibroids, very heavy cycles, never been pregnant (but plan to be by the time I'm 30) and have had many medical problems including a kidney transplant in 2003. It is very important that I remain on BC until the kidney can survive being in a pregnant body. The only thing that has kept me from getting the IUD was the severe pain I experienced from the uterine biopsy. My doc said the placement of the IUD would bring the same sensations for the first couple of days and I knew I would not be able to handle the pain. Don't let the pain comment deter you though. All ladies are different and I am particularly a big baby when it comes to the GYN region anyways. I'm sure you would do fine. Please ignore the comments of the IUD being an abortificant. I am a pastor's wife and naturally against abortion. I did massive amounts of research on this product and these claims are unsubstantiated.
   — Pamela B.

June 1, 2005
To answer your question about hormonal behavior in women, please visit the website of Dr. John Lee. Here is just two articles off his website: Fibroids and Uterine Enlargement http://www.johnleemd.com/store/fibroids_uterus.html To read more about fibroids, please read Dr. Lee's book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause" and http://www.johnleemd.com/store/premenstrual_syndrome.html#3 Effects of Progesterone & Estrogen Excerpted From: "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty" This gives an idea of what synthetic hormones can do to a woman who is on birth control pills, or synthetic hormone replacement. He also authored a few other books: "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pre-Menopause" "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause" "Hormone Balance for Men" I highly recommend his website and books for a multiple of articles, videos, audios and so forth. His instructions are simple guides for women's optimal health and well-being. I read the one book "...Premenopause", and my eyes were opened to the world around us, and also the amazing human body we are living in. There are many ways of birth control. I agree, abstinence is the most saftest and easiest way. There are also condoms for the men. Also look into "Natural Birth control". Which helps you learn more about your body and its cycles.
   — TraceyB-LV

June 3, 2005
Hi, If by birth control, you are purely attempting to avoid getting pregnant and not trying to avoid sexually transmitted diseases and infections, if the IUD works for you, great! Some other options... first of all, there are always condoms. It doesn't involve chemicals and won't mess with your hormones (the exceptions being ones with spermicide or lubricant but you can buy "plain" ones too). Also, there are a variety of "natural" family planning options... if you have a regular period, you can chart your period and determine when you are fertile/ovulating and avoid vaginal intercourse during these times. You can track your basal body temperature, your cervical mucus, or just your period to determine when you are most likely to be "fertile." This is a pretty good website: http://www.irh.org/nfp.html Please remember that neither IUDs nor natural family planning methods protect you against STDs or AIDS. Good luck, Sid
   — mrsidknee