Posted by Ilene on March 6, 2003, at 12:04:51
In reply to Re: Bipolar Ladies--Birth Control Questions, posted by fluffy on March 6, 2003, at 10:43:20
> It's actually great so far aside from the hormonal aspect. Why all women don't consider one instead of the pill, I don't know. Maybe it's too permanent for them.
>> Katy
IUDs acquired a horrible reputation between the mid-1970s and mid-1980s because some of them caused infection and other complications. Manufacturers pulled them from the market for product-liability concerns. I do not think any were recalled by the FDA for safety reasons. AFAIK, none of those are sold today.
Here's an URL for more info:
http://www.jhuccp.org/pr/b6/b6chap1_1.shtml
My ob/gyn said if you were going to have a problem, it would occur during the first month or so. I was surprised they were even on the market, and even more surprised that he recommended one. He delivered my 2nd child, and was aware that I was not sure I wanted a 3rd. I was okay with accepting a very small risk of infection and infertility in exchange for contraception that actually worked.
There is *no* method that is 100% safe and effective outside of complete and utter abstinence. *All* modern contraceptives are less risky than pregnancy.
--I.
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