[maddy29]

bump-for me

It's been 6 days, and I'm not bleeding anymore (not for a few days) and I don't have any cramps or anything. I can't even tell it's in there, and I don't feel anything different at all. I thought it'd be painful for a while.

for people who have an iud- did you go in and out of bleeding/cramping for those first 2 months, or was it consistent? i'm just curious.

[obelix]

Vera- the Copper T acts in the body VERY differently than the Mirena does. Sorry, I'm just a little tweaked about somebody telling us to "Calm down ladies". The Mirena has hormones in it and actually reduces cramps and PMS symptoms. Some of us can't handle hormones, so we have the Copper T. The Copper T increases cramps and lengthens the period, and it doesn't just get completely better after a few months.

Welcome, Redding! Stock up on Vitamin IB, break out the red skivvies, and good luck!

After a year with my Paraguard, I don't even have to take anything for my cramps. My biggest problem is that I spot for a few days before and after my period. AND- I get PMS on the first full day of bleeding now, instead of a few days before. So, I get to be cranky, moody, sweaty, AND bloody. Yay.