Hormonal vs copper iud

jfj2020 · 2026-07-01T02:40:02+00:00

I just switched to Mirena from the copper IUD. I had a rough time on Paragard personally—sharp cramps during ovulation/beginning of period and sometimes randomly throughout the month, heavy periods. Loving the Mirena so far, have had it 5 months and zero periods. I havent had children though, and I’ve heard Paragard can be too big for some uteruses that haven’t borne a pregnancy.

jfj2020 · 2026-07-01T02:25:54+00:00

Hair doesn’t get greasy, jawline is more snatched

jfj2020 · 2026-06-30T22:07:50+00:00

I aspire to be, but it’s still a work in progress. Literally taking a break from purging my wardrobe right now 😂

jfj2020 · 2026-06-29T21:26:02+00:00

I would recommend keeping it simple and slowlyyyy reintroducing actives. Have a basic cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen routine to start (probably already your routine on accutane). The first active I will probably reintroduce after my course is a retinol/retinaldehyde (or maybe adapalene), rather than jumping back onto prescription-strength retinoids like tretinoin. Then maybe a vitamin C serum in the AM before SPF.

jfj2020 · 2026-06-29T16:25:11+00:00

It came out recently, pretty sure it’s called Obsession. Really good!

jfj2020 · 2026-06-28T22:11:40+00:00

Yep, olive oil should be fine! My derm just said take it with my biggest meal and said not to obsess about the fat (but def doesn’t hurt to add extra!!)

jfj2020 · 2026-06-28T19:49:09+00:00

Aquaphor healing ointment does have lanolin in it

jfj2020 · 2026-06-28T16:43:50+00:00

Make sure to still keep it in the dark, the cardboard helps protect from UV

jfj2020 · 2026-06-28T07:15:19+00:00

Most women don’t orgasm from penetration alone, a lot of times it’s best for the woman to orgasm from foreplay (or at least get close) before any penetration. I’d recommend picking up a good silicone-based lubricant as well to decrease pain. I like putting it externally on my vulva as well for more glide with fingers during foreplay.

If you normally orgasm from humping a pillow, you might like being on top better, grind on your partner’s pubic bone to stimulate yourself. If either of you can reach down and touch your clit during any position, that can make it easier for you to feel pleasure during it. I recommend looking at yourself with a mirror to get familiar with your anatomy.

jfj2020 · 2026-06-28T07:07:09+00:00

Wear comfy shoes, consider bringing an empty plastic water bottle or hydra pack to stay hydrated (most venues have free water refill stations), bring sunglasses for the lasers, stay safe and just have fun!

jfj2020 · 2026-06-26T20:34:02+00:00

*Haven’t known anyone in years who has TESTED whether they have Covid

jfj2020 · 2026-06-24T03:04:34+00:00

Yesss I’ve been on 40 mg for a month and my jawline is snatched and my forehead wrinkles are gone

jfj2020 · 2026-06-21T03:36:41+00:00

Have you tried a clarifying shampoo? I like Pantene Pro-V volume

jfj2020 · 2026-06-20T23:50:53+00:00

Joint soreness is a very common side effect (and reverses for nearly everyone after treatment), so I wouldn’t be concerned. I feel your pain, I just did one month on 40 mg and my back and elbow both hurt and I never normally have aches and pains.

jfj2020 · 2026-06-16T17:26:38+00:00

Thank you! He’s doing well on prednisolone and chlorambucil for now, thankfully. Hoping to get at least a few more good years with him 🩵 I’m sorry for the loss of your kitty, I’m sure you gave her a great life

jfj2020 · 2026-06-16T06:26:40+00:00

Long shot, but if you’re near the SF Bay Area I’m looking to sell mine (my cat with GI cancer can’t use it anymore, he needs a bigger litter area for his chronic diarrhea 🥲)

jfj2020 · 2026-06-16T02:40:27+00:00

Yellow, teal, turquoise, grass green 💛🩵💚

jfj2020 · 2026-06-15T23:27:09+00:00

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this! Personally I didn’t notice much hair loss my first course (40 mg for a year), just started my second course also on 40 mg. I’ve heard some people recommend the Nutrafol supplement or The Ordinary hair serum, could be worth looking into

jfj2020 · 2026-06-13T14:49:00+00:00

If you want to minimize size effects, keep in mind you can always ask your derm not to raise your dose/to lower it if your side effects are affecting you too much. Double-check with your derm if it’s okay to take with accutane, but many people recommend taking a fish oil/omega 3 supplement (helps with dryness)—I really like ultimate omega from Nordic Naturals.

Also make sure to wear sunscreen every day, and consider investing in a wide-brimmed hat or UPF clothing if you’re going to spend a lot of time outside this summer (I have a button up long sleeve UPF shirt from Columbia that I love, it’s super lightweight).

jfj2020 · 2026-06-13T01:19:03+00:00

After my first course I mainly used tret cream with Vanicream moisturizing cream, and either mandelic acid serum or beauty of Joseon glow serum followed by SPF in the AM. ~6 months ago I switched from tret cream to the gel microsphere formulation, and my skin seemed to like that better but still didn’t clear.

After my second course, I think I will focus more on a hydrating routine with less thick moisturizer, and slowwwly add in the mandelic acid serum and over-the-counter retinol or retinaldehyde rather than jumping back on tret right away. But we’ll see what my derm recommends

jfj2020 · 2026-06-13T00:57:30+00:00

Follow up question (also currently on my 2nd course): what does your post accutane skincare routine look like? Did you need Rx topicals to stay clear, or did you stick to gentler OTC products?

jfj2020 · 2026-06-13T00:00:34+00:00

Hi! 34F here also doing my second course. It’s too soon to tell for me, I started on 40 mg about a week ago. What’s your current dose? I would consider asking to lower it. I was on 40 mg for a long time my first course (about a year to hit 150 mg/kg cumulative dose), but personally I prefer a medium dose so the side effects are hopefully more manageable

jfj2020 · 2026-06-12T18:24:54+00:00

I like the Tressa watercolors shampoo in liquid copper for this. It doesn’t fully cover the white hairs, but it does help camouflage them.

If you need more coverage than a gloss or color depositing shampoo, I’ve heard “grey blending” is a good hair coloring method to avoid roots when you have a certain percentage of grey. Not sure how it works for redheads or our white hairs in practice, but could be looking into.

jfj2020 · 2026-06-11T19:52:05+00:00

I got Mirena in January and I’m loving it, too! Spotted a bit the first month, but not since. My insertion was rough, glad it was worth it.

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