lunarcleo
09-28-2010, 05:10 PM
DS is almost 12 weeks old and I'm looking into birth control options that are BF-compatible. After DD was born I used the mini pill and I'm using it again now, but want something more long term. I'm trying to decide between Mirena and Paragard and am having a tough time weighing the pros and cons of each. I don't like the idea of heavier periods with Paragard, but some of the hormonal side effects from Mirena sound unpleasant as well.
I understand that Mirena can have side effects like weight gain, mood swings, acne, etc, which are similar to what a lot of women also experience with the pill. I've been lucky in not having any significant issues with these kind of symptoms, either with the mini pill or on other BCP before TTC the first time. I'm curious for those who have had these IUDs if they have found a correlation between side effects (and lack thereof) with the IUD and what they experienced on BCP.
Basically, if I didn't have side effects with the pill, am I likely to avoid them with Mirena as well?
Thanks in advance!
I understand that Mirena can have side effects like weight gain, mood swings, acne, etc, which are similar to what a lot of women also experience with the pill. I've been lucky in not having any significant issues with these kind of symptoms, either with the mini pill or on other BCP before TTC the first time. I'm curious for those who have had these IUDs if they have found a correlation between side effects (and lack thereof) with the IUD and what they experienced on BCP.
Basically, if I didn't have side effects with the pill, am I likely to avoid them with Mirena as well?
Thanks in advance!