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[taotad]

This sounds like more of a marital issue than one of trying to decide if an IUD is right for you. From your posts, it seems that you've already become comfortable with the idea of a copper IUD, but because you lack support from your husband, you are questioning your decision.

I know this isn't a popular standpoint in our culture, but it is your body. It sounds like you and your husband both are in agreement to avoid another pregnancy. Since that decision is made, the way that you go about avoiding the pregnancy should be your choice, as it is your body that is in question.

If you are not in agreement that you are done having children, the issue is goes much deeper than what kind of birth control you will use.

[annamaureen]

I really wanted an IUD, but the attempted insertion was so agonizing that I was literally sobbing in pain. I'll try it again after I have kids!

[cougarfan]

My friend got pregnant while using an IUD. It was a disaster.

But that was a few years ago. Maybe they have improved the technology. I would vote for either a vasectomy or total abstinence.

[Alana]

Total abstinence?!?!?! That's insane. I want to stay happily married

[Bini]

Originally Posted by Alana

Total abstinence?!?!?! That's insane. I want to stay happily married

I think his/her point was simply: if you don't want a pregnancy here are your options (1) and (2), both of which, are completely fool proof!


But I'm with ya, Alana :]