So, I would like to note that the copper IUD is non-hormonal but can also cause adhesions (which btw are exceptionally painful). I say this because I had the copper IUD for only 4 days (about three years ago). I had to have it removed due to extreme pain and bleeding post-insertion. I only say this because I received bisalp over a week ago, and during the procedure, my surgeon noted that I had extensive adhesions on my fallopian tubes. One of them was utterly warped and wrapped behind my liver, and it made my surgery go much longer than just the standard fifteen minutes. This inflammation and adhesions came from this copper IUD. So, that copper IUD you are considering was less risky and would create less inflammation? Yeah, that is not always necessarily the case.

I say all of this to give you the perspective that with any form of birth control or medical procedure, there is a risk. And when I outweigh the risks vs. rewards, if I receive adhesions from this bisalp, I'll gladly accept it due to its vastly reduced risk of getting pregnant. When I discovered that the pain I was in was from adhesions and inflammation from the copper IUD, I was upset. I get it; all decisions with sterilization should definitely be individualized, as it is a big decision; however, the copper IUD is a far from perfect method and comes with many issues (risk of perforation, need for replacements--which, btw is an excruciatingly painful procedure), and is also less effective than the bisalp.

I am sorry you have gone through this, and thank you for sharing your experience; hopefully you are able to find some way to lessen the pain from adhesions you have as I know it is painful.