wishred t1_je6u9sm wrote on March 29, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Reply to comment by CruddierMouse in OBGYN by CruddierMouse

I have had the total IUDs since 2011-first one I got the lidocaine-they just did it, like it was routine, I didn’t know it was a thing to get the lidocaine, that insertion went ok. It was the second one they did with no lidocaine and that was the one I almost threw up, and was bawling crying. There was no way i was going to get this last one without that lidocaine. And yes I heard the same bullshit of “oh that lidocaine injection hurts more than the procedure”, that is a line of shit if I ever heard one. Maybe it’s bc I’ve never birthed a baby that it’s that painful for me, I’m just glad this is my last IUD bc I’m old lol.

CruddierMouse OP t1_je6y8i1 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 9:14 PM

That helps me out a lot. Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment. The pill has been making me feel so sad and it isn’t been a good switch like I thought I would be. I got it out after four years because of hormonal acne, but I still break out on the pill. Grant it, it has only been a month. I regret getting the iud out because the insertion pain was the worst, but if the injection made it easier for you, I trust that.

localmuffinwhore t1_je8cfbr wrote on March 30, 2023 at 3:35 AM

If you're trying to solve hormonal acne, I think you should try out the pill for a few more months. I have PCOS and suffered from horrible hormonal acne. It started when I was ~11 and I had terrible, early teen level acne for the next 15 years. IUD didn't do much but the pill pretty much completely got rid of all my acne--it just took ~4-6 months to really clear up my face and then another ~6-8 months for all my deep scarring and hyperpigmentation to fade. With skincare and hormone, 1 month just isn't enough time to make a decision--your body is still getting used to the hormones.

On the other hand, if you feel terrible on it consistently, the acne may be worth it to switch back to the IUD. I also felt terrible on the pill so honestly I made the switch back after years of sacrificing my mental health for clear skin. The pill saved my life though because ~2 years on it stabilized my skin enough that my skin looks nowhere near as bad as it used to. I still get more pimples on the IUD but it's nowhere near what it used to be.

Lucretian t1_je7fxod wrote on March 29, 2023 at 11:22 PM

Have you considered Nuvaring?

CruddierMouse OP t1_je7n816 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:17 AM

Honestly no.

Lucretian t1_je7p1da wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Might be worth asking about. Otherwise the recommendation for Penn’s PEACE clinic is good for what you’re seeking.