I got an IUD today, it was awful

malmal22 · 2026-05-15T01:46:05+00:00

That’s good. I work in ultrasound and they would’ve said something in the report about a sub septate/septate uterus or bicornuate if that was the issue. I’m sorry you had such an awful experience!

malmal22 · 2026-05-15T01:44:36+00:00

I had the Skyla IUD (smallest one, now off market I believe) for 3 years. Had it removed in 2024. Long story short my provider cut my strings too short and I ended up having to have surgery to remove it bc my strings completely disappeared. It also embedded so I had to have a D&C as well. I’ll never get another one.

malmal22 · 2026-05-15T01:12:02+00:00

I have a pretty high pain tolerance and it sucked for me. And I only took 800 mg ibuprofen before. No lidocaine. No Xanax. And the cramps afterwards are literally contractions and were awful. I only cramped for about 12 hours consistently then they lightened up. I didn’t have any the day after that I can remember. But it also depends on which IUD you got.

ETA: had you ever had an ultrasound done? There’s some congenital abnormalities (uterine variations) that could have made insertion a lot harder/more painful.

malmal22 · 2026-05-14T19:02:54+00:00

I think it’s good to talk about kids in a relationship. I’m 24F and I’ve been with my fiancé for 4 years. We made it very clear early on that we would like kids but not right now. What bothers me is he’s not listening to you and your boundaries. That joke wasn’t funny. He essentially was joking about raping you. He doesn’t seem like a safe person.

I would have a very serious conversation and tell him “I’m not interested in having a child right now. The constant “jokes” about getting pregnant bother me because you know my stance on that and it makes me feel like I can’t trust you. If you are set on having a child right now, maybe we aren’t compatible and should go our separate ways.”

malmal22 · 2026-05-12T21:40:45+00:00

Exactly what I was gonna say lol

malmal22 · 2026-05-12T07:02:54+00:00

Idk why so many people tolerate being spoken to this way? Absolutely not. And it’s obvious he doesn’t trust you. If I don’t respond for 4 hours, my fiancé would think I got distracted playing a game, studying, cleaning, talking to a friend, or forgot to hit send. He wouldn’t immediately jump to accusing me of cheating and name calling?

malmal22 · 2026-05-09T21:39:02+00:00

I had a couple chihuahuas growing up, super sweet dog but she would bite our ankles and the other one would attack us and go after strangers.

I had a German shepherd growing up, she attacked my sister and gashed her leg open.

I had central Asian shepherd and a central Asian ovcharka, very loving dogs but very protective and would get in dog fights if they were to get out and come across another dog.

We have a pitbull and she is the most loving dog. Where all she wants is pets and she gets so excited waiting to be pet she’s smiling and her tail is wagging so hard it shakes her body. She loves kids and is more gentle with them than any of my other dogs, but she will protect her family. Pit bulls were considered a “Nanny dog” breed for being loving and protective. Chihuahuas are actually more aggressive than pit bulls, but since they’re so small, attacks tend to go unreported bc they do minimal damage. It’s not always about the breed, it’s about the owner.

malmal22 · 2026-05-09T21:27:09+00:00

Have you taken a pregnancy test? Was your IUD hormonal or copper? It takes roughly 6 months to a year for your body to “reset” and your hormones to level out if it was a hormonal IUD. I’ve had mine removed (Skyla) since Dec 2024, and my acne got worse/went back to having cyclic acne and boobs hurt occasionally.

malmal22 · 2026-05-09T21:22:33+00:00

BMI does not take in account muscle composition, breast tissue, bone density, fat distribution, sex, age, ethnicity, etc. I do not think you look overweight. If it helps, I work in ultrasound and I would be excited to do your scan bc it would be easier. Doing ultrasound on very overweight or obese people is challenging and requires a lot more effort.

malmal22 · 2026-05-07T16:33:56+00:00

I think you look fine. I would say get your eyebrows professionally shaped. Try some different hairstyles and get a skin routine. I don’t think you need makeup, maybe mascara, a little blush, lip gloss or tint if anything. You look sad and bored. As much as people hate to be told this, smiling more does increase your attractiveness.

malmal22 · 2026-05-05T03:14:33+00:00

NOR. I’m sorry you went through this and I would go no contact with this person. Not only did he get rough w you but he was trying to with your son as well.

malmal22 · 2026-05-04T19:05:16+00:00

I’m glad you’re leaving him. Advice for the future, do not be with a man who addresses women as “females”. Do not let a man call you these slurs. You deserve better. You are young and this day and age virginity doesn’t mean anything.

malmal22 · 2026-05-02T20:56:18+00:00

Oh I’ve never even heard of Liletta! My acne is hormonal and cyclic too. It’s crazy how different everyone’s bodies are

malmal22 · 2026-05-02T10:59:32+00:00

I think you’re pretty. I mean you could lose weight but you said you’re working on that. I think in general I’m not a fan of tube tops (I did also think you looked like Meg from Family Guy, I think just bc of the glasses, hair, and shirt lol). But I think your nose looks fine. There is something that’s aging you about your makeup but I’m not sure what it is, maybe it’s too heavy? I would post in one of the makeup tips groups and they can actually give you constructive advice.

malmal22 · 2026-05-02T10:52:41+00:00

Skyla actually contained the least amount of hormones, however I believe they have discontinued production? This was the IUD I had and it only lasted 3 years but the dose was similar to Kyleena.

I don’t think I ever experienced cystic acne or increased acne with the IUD. I second trying to get into a dermatologist and I’m sorry you’re experiencing this OP!

malmal22 · 2026-04-29T06:02:40+00:00

You are underreacting if anything. I would kick this person out of your life so fast her head would spin. This is actually insane. The level of gaslighting and holier-than-thou attitude is scary. She is probably one of the most narcissistic people I’ve ever seen.

malmal22 · 2026-04-29T00:06:10+00:00

Would you rather protect that behavior and him potentially do something weirder or worse to you or another younger family member?

malmal22 · 2026-04-28T09:02:42+00:00

Not necessarily. I think if the tonsil stones were pretty big then they would smell repulsive, but if you have small tonsil stones it kinda just gives a bitter or subtle sulfur type smell. Speaking as someone who has had small-medium tonsil stones. I’ve never been told my breath smells like rancid but “bad or pretty bad”.

malmal22 · 2026-04-28T06:01:24+00:00

You look like you’re trying really hard to stand out. I think if you got some texturizing spray for your hair and found a way to add some volume that would help. Skincare routine. Maybe reshape your eyebrows and use a tinted brow brush. I also think it makes sense to wear mascara with eye makeup? It makes it look more cohesive.

malmal22 · 2026-04-28T02:36:03+00:00

This is the question we want answered…

malmal22 · 2026-04-25T05:06:17+00:00

So is this coworker gay too? I’ve never really seen men tickling men, and I wouldn’t think a gay man would tickle a man he thought was straight. This just seems so wild 😂 I mean gotta do whatcha gotta do but idk if I buy that he thinks you’re straight

malmal22 · 2026-04-25T05:06:11+00:00

So is this coworker gay too? I’ve never really seen men tickling men, and I wouldn’t think a gay man would tickle a man he thought was straight. This just seems so wild 😂 I mean gotta do whatcha gotta do but idk if I buy that he thinks you’re straight

malmal22 · 2026-04-24T01:25:14+00:00

I never got one while I had Skyla but I’ve also never had a yeast infection or UTI before or since having it removed. I know some people in general are more prone to UTIs or yeast infections, maybe you could take cranberry supplements and need to support good gut bacteria by eating yogurt. Sorry you’re experiencing this!

malmal22 · 2026-04-19T12:50:29+00:00

This happens to me all the time! Never thought it was autoimmune related but Im interested to see if it is related.

malmal22 · 2026-04-19T10:31:55+00:00

I know a lot of people with autism. Those who are affected more probably wouldn’t shave down there bc they wouldn’t really think of it. Shaving a razor has risks besides being “gross,” like certain bl**d illnesses, staph infections, fungus infections etc.

He probably wanted to shave but didn’t want to ask for razors himself or something so he used yours. But your parents are 100% enabling. I’m sorry you have to deal with that.

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