“I had Paraguard inserted as an alternative to a tubal ligation” Bobbi’s Story
My story begins in October of 2012 when, after the birth of my third child, I had Paraguard inserted as…
My story begins in October of 2012 when, after the birth of my third child, I had Paraguard inserted as…
I had the Paraguard for 6 and 3 years. The first time, the effects were gradual. I had just had…
The doctor that took it out waved it in my face after it was out and asked if I wanted it for “the baby book.” I noticed that instead of it being the bright copper color, it had turned dark/brownish/blackish already. It had only been 8mo since it was put in. What had it done to my body in that short time?
I've always struggled with fatigue and chronic pain and inflammation from autoimmune diseases, but they gradually became worse while I had ParaGard. Later that year, I ended up getting diagnosed with HPV and the doctor found atypical squamous cells on my cervix, neither of which were there before ParaGard. They also found uterine fibroids which also weren't there before ParaGard (to my knowledge), which explains the heavy periods. I ended up having a hysterectomy in 2019.
I went from being a happy , optimistic, pain free person , to depressed, crippling anxiety attacks, severe abdominal pains and migraines. The last two months have been torture. I am very in tune with my body, and I know without a doubt that this is being caused by the mirena iud I am scheduled to have it removed January 21 and I cannot wait. I do not recommend this iud for anyone. It’s not worth it.
I have had my iud in since august 22, 2019. 17 months . All has been good (besides a low…