Everyone’s individual experience with BC is so different, only you can decide what’s best for you in the end. But it’s great that you’re making the effort to educate yourself about your choices.
IUD’s have some serious risks associated with them. Periods often become heavier and more painful. The effect of the device is meant to make the uterus a hostile environment for sperm and eggs, but it also has the same effects on developing embryos and that is thought to contribute significantly to their effectiveness. If fertilization does occur there is increased risk for ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Plus there is a small risk of other complications includeing expulsion, uterine perforation and infection (pelvic inflammatory disease).
To me these risks are unacceptable. I’d rather take artificial hormones that ensure that I do not ovulate at all. I know it’s unnatural, but I’ve not suffered any adverse side effects, in fact I’m very pleased with my experience on the pill. My periods are light and short, and I have not become pregnant (definite bonus!). I was on ortho tri-cyclen for about 5 years and I’ve been on ortho tri-cyclen lo for the last 3 years.  |