So last month I had the Merina IUD inserted as my form of birth control. I really want to take PM but I can't find any info on if it is safe on a non oral birth control. In the past I had lots of success on Furnugreek but I haven't taken anything since starting birth control. I also do Flax-seed oil messages sometimes. Does anyone know if it is safe or what is safe to take while you have an hormonal (progesterone only) IUD. Please help. Thank you.
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IUDs work in 2 ways: mechanically and hormonally. Medicated IUDs release hormone only into the uterus area which thickens the liquid in there to block out sperm. Like copper IUDs, they also block out sperm via mechanical means - but without the copper content, the effect is not as strong. Unlike the BC pill the IUD does not release hormone into your body in general. I know that saw palmetto and the pill don't mix, but that fenugreek, afaik, should be ok.
I would stick to fenugreek and fennel honestly. But if you use saw palmetto or PM, I would double up on birth control by getting the diaphragm or contraceptive gel along with the IUD. Hope this helps.
BTW, if you are into weight gain, I would watch out because that, too can alter your hormones.
(20-09-2015, 04:33 AM)Tribble1 Wrote: [ -> ]IUDs work in 2 ways: mechanically and hormonally. Medicated IUDs release hormone only into the uterus area which thickens the liquid in there to block out sperm. Like copper IUDs, they also block out sperm via mechanical means - but without the copper content, the effect is not as strong. Unlike the BC pill the IUD does not release hormone into your body in general. I know that saw palmetto and the pill don't mix, but that fenugreek, afaik, should be ok.
I would stick to fenugreek and fennel honestly. But if you use saw palmetto or PM, I would double up on birth control by getting the diaphragm or contraceptive gel along with the IUD. Hope this helps.
BTW, if you are into weight gain, I would watch out because that, too can alter your hormones.
Thank you so much for your reply I am currently only taking Fenugreek but I do want to add fennel. I'm actually trying to loose weight but I want to keep growing my breast. I just didn't really know what was safe for me and I was starting to get discouraged with so many views and no replays.
Sorry for getting back to you so late, computer difficulties, but from what I know fenugreek is fine. I was taking a specialized BCP some time ago for my severe acne, and fenugreek did not affect my period patterns (a sign that it's interfering with the hormone).
However I always use 2 forms of protection since I do not want to have a child. If you are worried, I would try the condom, a Vaginal Contraceptive Film or female condom along with the IUD. I also recommend that if you are losing weight to go for massage - specifically the Female Deer Massage. Right now I am just trying to get a bit of fullness back after losing a lot of weight.
The mirena releases very little hormones in comparrison to taking a pill because it is directly where it needs to be. I think you'd be okay taking PM. I'd just be careful with the mirena.... I had it in for about a year and it broke me out horribly, I since switched to the copper iud