Today, I have peace of mind that I am not pregnant, thanks to my IUD. It's not because of the effectiveness of the contraceptive, but my inability to touch my boyfriend. I haven't stopped bleeding since my doctor installed it 3 weeks ago. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I realized that my wife is on her 3rd month using an IUD. The side effect is nonstop bleeding. I haven't had sex with her since she got it. I'd say this contraceptive is working perfectly. FML
Today, I found out that I'm pregnant. I had an IUD put in two years ago that's supposed to prevent pregnancy. To put it in perspective, less than 1% of people using this IUD get pregnant. Lucky me. FML
Today, I went into a gynecology appointment to find out my IUD had apparently fallen out without me knowing. What tipped me off? My pregnancy test. FML
Today, I’ve had an irregular period my whole life. I was on birth control and took out my IUD in January. I’ve had my period ever since. It’s going on 5 months now. FML
Today, thanks to a new form of birth control, I've now been having my period non-stop for six weeks. FML
Today, I found out that after using several types of birth control, and being paranoid about pregnancy, I've been infertile for years. FML
Today, I figured out how my birth control works. If you're on your period for four months straight you can't have sex, so you won't be pregnant. FML
Today, I finally had my doctor's appointment to get my tubes tied. I've been waiting for 2 years. Instead, I found out that my birth control failed and I'm pregnant. FML
Today, I had the contraceptive implant removed from my arm after having had it in for three years. I was one of the unlucky people whose body sticks to it. It took half an hour to cut and pull a tiny little stick out of my arm. FML
Today, after my wife and I have been trying for a baby for 2 years, I found out she's still on the pill. Apparently when she was a teen she had bad period cramps, so her doctor gave her the pill for the pain. She never realized it stops pregnancy. FML
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num1piglover 13
Have you told your doctor? You probably should if you haven't, that doesn't seem normal.
Mrst0530 10
I've had that happen to me. Was on my period for like 2 months. Had them take it out and it ended a week later
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thrifting 18
Bleeding is better to deal with than a screaming baby. Pregnancy and childbirth will be the real mood killer.
Selene1090 26
Oh, yeah. Anemia/nonstop bleeding and a baby are totally comparable. Edit: This was in reply to #1 I believe was the number, but the reply system is apparently not working correctly.
Selene1090 26
#1, Oh, yeah. Anemia/nonstop bleeding and a baby are totally comparable.
ThrottleJockey 36
Perhaps, but perpetual bleeding can result in more serious ailments than headaches and sleep deprivation like, oh I don't know, death!
never_three 21
Not really. I only lost my sex drive for a month and that was because my "morning" sickness made it impossible to do anything
MrKento11 12
You know, she could not have a crying baby nor she does has to be bleeding. Those statements doesnt have to be related in any way. That just sounds like the copper T wasnt installed properly and is itching against the walls of the uterus. She should have medical attention asap.
num1piglover 13
Have you told your doctor? You probably should if you haven't, that doesn't seem normal.
Rawrshi 25
It tapers off and eventually you won't bleed at all. You could try having sex in the shower or with a towel under you if you're just worried about the mess. Also make sure to take supplements so you don't become anemic.
Rawrshi 25
Though, if it's painful, definitely let your gynaecologist know! It's not supposed to be.
9a_z1 11
<p>Sometimes it tapers off, sometimes it doesn't (either way the majority of women still get periods). Implant side effects are like a roulette wheel of crappiness and it's worth going back to the doctor if they get too much, they may be able to help.</p>
CrazyJolteon 0
Yeah let's never have kids! They can make you sad
kristinjeaneen 21
Where the hell do you get she never wants to have kids from this FML? Maybe she's a teen or just doesn't want them right now. Or maybe she already has some and doesn't want any more. Birth controls are reversible. Either way it's none of your business if she does or doesn't want kids.
Mrst0530 10
I've had that happen to me. Was on my period for like 2 months. Had them take it out and it ended a week later
nrvanagrl 6
<p>Girl, I've been there. Not with the iud, but with the seasonal pill and the implanon. I haven't strayed again from the once a day pill.</p>
nrvanagrl 6
<p>Girl, I've been there. Not with the iud, but with the seasonal pill and the implanon. I haven't strayed again from the once a day pill.</p>
Ascendanthive 9
That happened to me with the pill. I was bleeding for 2 months, stopped the meds and was fine! I'd recommend going to a doctor
cheshireau 26
You need to see you GP ASAP, that's a bad side effect. I've had a former friend have it do the same to her. Plus, blood loss, you are losing nutrients like iron from your body.
tallulahblu 0
It IS normal to breed like that from an IUD. The doctors even inform you of that before you leave. You can bleed for up to 5-6 weeks when you first get an IUD. Do your research first.
jjmeow 10
<p>Been there. I alternated between bleeding and spotting for a solid 6 months after getting mine in. Worth it though.</p>
jjmeow 10
<p>Also, to the concerned people in the comments, bleeding for a while after getting your IUD in is <strong>totally</strong> normal, especially in the first few weeks (though it can several months). There's really no reason to talk to their doctor about the bleeding unless it's continuously heavy, or if it's bothersome enough to warrant the IUD's removal. If it's neither of those, then I'd suggest stocking up on iron supplements and investing in a red towel. </p>