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writes:Basically, I'm 16 and DO NOT want children for a while.I'm on the pill, but I don't trust it.I hate using condoms- they're too small for my boyfriend, but the large ones are too big, and the friction from them hurts me.So I was wondering- would I be able to get an IUD and stay on the pill?I've considered an IUS, but I'd rather be able to control what's going into my body...
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 December 2011): I will say MOST drs prefer to wait until a woman has given birth before putting in an IUD, but some drs will definitely do it, you just gotta look around. The reason being a woman never to have given birth is more likely to expel the IUD.
You don't need to be on the pill and IUD, I would think that is too much hormones you would be getting. Have you thought about the Nuva Ring? That is another option you could consider. Good luck
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 December 2011): They will not give you an IUD until you've given birth. It has to do with the shaping and how the iUD sits. It's hard to explain.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 December 2011): IUDs have more side-effects than most other forms of contraception. This means that if you must keep your contraceptive use a secret from your parents then they are not the best choice (ie, if you start bleeding they may freak out that you are having some sort of medical emergency).IUS have the disadvantage that any side-effects are there until the injection expires. The under-skin implants are better that way, as they can be cut out (with a small scar) if there are bad side effects.Thus the popularity of the Pill. Although you away from home often you can forget to take it and it's not the best for binge drinkers (who throw it up with everything else).Condom use is highly recommended to inhibit sexually transmitted diseases. Many women find that condoms are painful without an artificial lubricant (KY, astroglide), so what you are experiencing is nothing unusual. The lubricant results in a better sexual experience for the male as well, so don't be afraid to use it. Differing condom brands are differing sizes, so shop around until you find one which works for the two of you.
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reader, person12345  +, writes (22 December 2011):
 You do not need to stay on the pill with an IUD and with the more common IUD (Mirena) it would be dangerous to continue on the pill, as they are both hormonal. Sometimes they won't give IUDs to younger people, sometimes they will, you'd have to talk to the women's clinic. Have you considered the depo shot? There's really no reason not to trust them, they are effective 99.9% of the time and with the shot you can't forget to take it. You should make an appointment with a women's clinic to go over your options and a) pick the best for you and b) get some reassurance that they won't fail on you.
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reader, logarixe +, writes (22 December 2011):
 and just how awkward would that doctor's visit be? stay on the pill. pay attention to your menstrual cycle; there's a certain time period in which you can have sex with a lower chance of pregnancy. the pill works for many friends that I know, but I understand the idea of not trusting birth control.
and honey, you're 16. sex should not be part of your relationship yet. disagree with me all you want, but it's really not something that someone of your age should be dealing with. that's just my opinion, however.
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