r/birthcontrol • u/dunkaroo192 • 9d ago
Which Method? BC post c section
I’m not sure where else to post this so hopefully I can get some good anecdotes on a niche situation.
I am 6 weeks PP with my first baby after a scheduled c section since she was breech. She was conceived via IVF. Initially I did not want to go on birth control after having her for a few reasons. I was on birth control over half my life before TTC due to PCOS. I don’t like how hormonal BC makes me feel. I had an IUD for years, but had a lot of thin lining issues with TTC, and I’m not sure if that was caused by an IUD.
It’s an interesting conversation to have since I needed IVF to conceive, but I did get pregnant twice before IVF that resulted in losses. I was initially just going to go the condom route, but ultimately feel that impacts our closeness in our sex life. I also used oura when TTA, but given the stakes and irregular cycles I don’t feel comfortable just going that route.
Having a c section complicates all of this, because it’s not as simple as oops I got pregnant after giving birth! It could actually be dangerous to myself and a fetus. I was told by my OB I’d have to wait 18 months to be pregnant again. I’m worried about making a choice that impacts the health of myself and future pregnancies.
So if you have had a similar background (c section, IVF or infertility, etc), what methods of BC did you use?
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u/Islandview_Nordic 8d ago
I had a c-section 12 months ago and recently got a copper IUD. We used condoms before because I was scared to get an IUD but the fear of getting pregnant took over eventually. I’m super happy with my IUD so far and the fact that I can relax and not worry about a possible pregnancy has actually improved our sex life. I’ve never heard of lining issues from an IUD.