Tipped Uterus and IUD use

[Guppy051708]

I have a tipped (or flexed or retroverted) uterus. It tipps back and to the left. I have heard sooo many horror stories about the IUD insertion with a tipped uterus. My GYN told me she had no trouble inserting IUDs with a tipped uterus, but of course i am still a little worried about it. Can you please share with me what your experience was like getting the IUD inserted IF you have a tipped uterus. Also, if you had it removed and you have a tipped uterus, what was that process like? Please dont leave out any details. I dont want it sugar coated, i just want to know what to expect. Thanks!

Oh and sorry, TMI, but i have to know...bc of my tipped uterus, is sometimes painful (depending on position). Did the IUD make DTD more painful for you or did it stay the same?

 

[Guppy051708]

Bueller?

 

[zombiedaisy]

I have a tipped uterus and had an iud after my second was born. I never knew it was tipped back so far until they commented that when I had it placed they should prop my hips up ether with a pillow or my fists under my tailbone to help bring it forward. I had no prior experience so no idea if it was more painful, but it was uncomfortable. Take Motrin before you go. I cramped afterwards, but not terribly. It wasn't as bad as I had worked it up to be from the horror stories I heard.

 

[Missy86]

My uterus is tipped and having this coil is was really easy

I think the cervix position is more important, if its very high at the time it's gonna hurt more

 

[Guppy051708]

im feeling much better hearing your experiences!

when did you guys get yours inserted? I was thinking of going at 6 weeks PP, but i read that if you get too close from delivery it could fall out-def dont want that to happen. I will be nursing. I never have cycles whilist nursing, but i dont want to risk anything (this is def our last child!). Im just worried bc i know its recommended to go on your period and like i said i never get cycles whilist nursing, so i obviously wont be able to get it inserted on my menstrual.

 

[Missy86]

I was told you can have it inserted 2 months pp but they want you to have a period first

 

[Guppy051708]

but what if you nurse and dont get periods while doing that?

this would be my third vaginal birth, not sure if that matters any or not.

 

[Missy86]

I think they say that so you know you arnt pregnant, they may make you do a pregnancy test

 

[Sapphire83]

I was planning on having the Mirena put in 6 weeks pp. Doctor tried but no luck, he said it was due to my uterus being tilted. I will go back on the pill once I'm done breast feeding.