AboutDiane W. Expertise I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@yahoo.com and I will answer on my return.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control?
I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.
Experience I have 19 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STD's.
Education/Credentials Almost 20 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.
Expert: Diane W. Date: 6/29/2008 Subject: IUD and general anaesthetics
Question Hello, I will have Mirena inserted and I was told because I never had a birth that this might be very difficult or nearly impossible and that I might have to have it inserted under general anaesthetic. As it is just a short procedure, will I still have to be intubated?
Answer Hi Min,
I would not recommend the Mirena IUD at all. I'm not a medical doctor so just want you to know that. This is some information right from the manufacturer's website
"IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT MIRENA®:
Candidates for Mirena® have had a child, are in stable relationship, and have no risk or history of ectopic pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease. Mirena® does not protect against HIV or STDs. Ovarian cysts may occur and typically disappear. Complications may occur from placement. Expulsion (where Mirena® falls completely or partially out of the uterus) may occur. Missing periods or irregular bleeding is common in the first few months followed by shorter, lighter periods."
So you see that the manufacturer of Mirena IUD would not recommend you to have this type of birth control. If I were you, I would reconsider this decision. I would also be concerned about having to have anesthesia for this. Please email me at DWooley97@yahoo.com and we can talk more.
