STORYTIME | MY IUD FELL OUT | MEGHAN HUGHES

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In this video, I tell the tale of my Paragard IUD falling out! I wish it was as funny as it just plopping into my pants or something... but there were some bodily signs & I explain them in this video! There are obviously a lot of stories like mine out there, but I wanted to share my personal experience & advice on getting an IUD in general. Hope this helps some of you ladies out or at least gives you a laugh! ENJOY!
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[@amandamaeval6725]

Also I’m eternally pissed that dudes haven’t been given a form of birth control yet because GODDARNIT MY LITTLE HEART IS TIRED OF THIS

[@eilish1007]

Amanda MaeVal They're actually literally about to come out with a birth control pill for men. The experimental trial was a success

[@choleyhaslam101]

I wouldn’t even trust a man enough, think about it! if you are dating a man for a while and the time comes and he’s like oh it’s fine I’m on the pill. And then there’s also the chance of him taking it incorrectly, he’s not got the responsibility of the consequences in the end.

[@amandamaeval6725]

Mikaela Grace I can understand that completely! Lord knows that lots of “men” have let us ladies down in the past. But for me, that seems to disregard the fact that if you’re with the right person / have a stable and honest foundation / mutual respect / equal awareness surrounding safe sex and each other’s sexual organs I feel like taking that responsibility should be a given. I’m personally not willing to be with someone if there isn’t a steady flow of openness and communication, so if the guy was acting like an immature and reckless trash bag surrounding taking his birth control as well as his / my sexual health and safety I would say adios to him. Also if any dude were to be reckless with something as important as taking birth control or hell even wearing condoms it would show that he has some serious growing up to do. Also I’d say we should make every dude try taking birth control just so that they can experience that same feeling of taking charge of one’s body and sexual health as well as understanding the lengths that women have to go to in order to prevent pregnancy

[@amandamaeval6725]

Choley Haslam that’s why i believe it’s so important to use condoms even if he / she were to be on birth control, especially if it’s just a hookup. Plus good god STDs and STIs are spreading like wild fire gurl. Also if that level of trust isn’t there in the first place would you really wanna be canoodling with them? Plus at least for me if I was iffy with his commitment to taking his birth control I would try and include myself in his whole birth control “journey” (just as men should do for their female partners imo) to make sure that he was doing it properly / not being a child about it.

[@juliannar9376]

Vasectomy

[@shelbyx914]

meghan thank u so much for being so open about "taboo" topics, its really refreshing and honestly relieving to have a youtuber be so open!!

[@meghanhughes]

woohoo! love comments like this! it is my pleasure!

[@etouffer]

it's truly terrifying knowing that nothing is truly safe. women shouldn't have to be punished and deserve pleasure, simply because we have the ability to labour a child, should mean nothing. i want to enjoy sex and have a bond with my partner without being terrified something is going to happen to me. we all deserve that.

[@secondcitylov3489]

I’m sure you’re aware, but your maturity and openness about everything you believe in and feel is so admirable. I see videos like this and I am so built up and inspired that there are women like you in the world. I think the “trust yourself” method definitely varies from person to person, and I’m at the brink of that decision for myself after being on birth control for 9 years. At 29, I’ve never really known adulthood without hormones, and I am wildly looking forward to just feeling like myself. Thanks for being sweet, smiley you. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Xoxo

[@meghanhughes]

that's EXACTLY why I didn't want to go on anything else! I told my gyno "I just wanna know myself & my body without the pills for once" & thank u for the sweet comment!!

[@secondcitylov3489]

Meghan Hughes you’re a new woman! No strings attached! *NSYNC whatttt

[@nothudanasir]

Dear young teens watching this video, Although the pull out method is NOT SOMETHING TO DO IT IS NOT EFFECTIVE!!! Meghan obviously does not care. Please please don’t do this. Condoms are in ANY store and you don’t have to be a certain age to purchase them it’s so so important that you and your partner remain safe and healthy !!!

[@Lastdayfind]

Meghan I work in Healthcare you should totally call your insurance let them know that the clinic hasn't reimbursed you the $700. They can help you get it back since they already paid for the service. You can also report the clinic for that. They shouldn't have had you pay other than a copay for it until after your insurance reimbursed them whatever amount.

[@meghanhughes]

THANK YOU!!!

[@YouHaveToLoveYou]

As a med student I can almost assure you the pull out method won’t work for a long time. (Don’t come from me help I’m not a hater! I’m really just stating facts that you can search on any review article) It is highly risky because there are sooo many spermatozoa that are expelled before the ejaculation... but if it’s what you want then do it! And if anything happens and you get pregnant (which I think will happen at some point with this method) you will be a great mom and you love kids so damn much! So it’s all good either way!

[@YouHaveToLoveYou]

And yes birth control sucks and I hate that we haven’t discovered better options yet.

[@55emilym]

This is the realest vid I’ve seen on KZbin. I can totally relate too! I have the mirena but I had my period for the first two months and nothing was “wrong” so my doctor was just like oh well wait it out. I got ultrasounds, went back on the pill for two weeks and nothing worked. I wanted to get it removed but also didn’t want to give up on it. I just got to the good part where everything is normal now and I love it!! Not being on birth control is totally okay and shouldn’t be looked down on. Do what’s best for you!

[@moddy-bot]

I got mine inserted two months ago and I haven’t stopped bleeding yet, how much longer did it take for you? I haven’t had any other issues yet though..My bf doesn’t mind when i’m bleeding so we’ve had sex since then, and he’s never mentioned feeling the strings... Now i’m kinda nervous things will go south 😂

[@55emilym]

Maddy Carnevale the only time it stopped in the two months is when I was taking two birth control pills a day for a week, my doctor thought it would stop the bleeding for good but it came right back after that week. It was just about two months. I got an ultrasound though to rule anything else out so I guess it just takes time for your body to adjust to hormones. Unless you’re in pain I’d say wait it out a little longer

[@hayleyukulele12]

PLEASE DO NOT PROMOTE THE PULL OUT METHOD AS A BIRTH CONTROL "METHOD" OMFGGGGGGGGG

[@JaclynForbes]

these videos are so interesting wow. thank u for always being so open and honest with ur experiences!! 🤙🏼

[@regan2160]

I love ya Meghan, but please don't rely solely on the pull-out method. There is not really any scientific backing to it, and while your partner may do it right every time and you may not get pregnant, there could be someone watching this video who might follow what you're doing and end up getting pregnant. Pull-out method also does not protect against STDs :(

[@regan2160]

Side note: Obviously what you do with your body is none of my business. You do you homegirl

[@buffycatnip]

or at least use a condom, it's a lot more effective than the pull out method!

[@scarlettechloeasmr]

Yennifer Bland-Kelly I would consider you very very lucky. That does not typically happen. Couples who use the pull out method typically get pregnant within the first year. I do not believe people should encourage people to use the pull out method, ESPECIALLY teenagers. If you can use condoms or birth control, then do it

[@jujubee8997]

you are the REALEST on KZbin like no doubt no question. no one is as truthful and genuine like you

[@jujubee8997]

okay like maybe some people but, ur my fave of the real ones lmao

[@savannah929]

"One man can impregnate over 360 women in a year while women can only get pregnant once a year." I'd like to see more of a focus on male contraceptives ✊✊✊

[@heartyee]

right on! i remembered feeling really shamed and pressured by my doctor to go on the pill and i was SO young then. the feeling that i was being pressured was a huge red flag. i later did my own research and understood my gut was right after all these years. its still important to be safe but the guy has just as much responsibility! THANK YOU for sharing!

[@Ash88.]

Just reading the title I’m already shook

[@jennagade8313]

Yes meg! I am so sorry that happened to you at the clinic given your past trauma, I wanna give you a hug. Thankyou for sharing your experience and being so open with us!

[@jessieee_p]

I appreciate your honesty so much, and your bravery in telling a healthcare professional about your pain and not settling for a half assed answer!

[@jessicashowalter1386]

I try to live with no regrets, but getting my Mirena IUD was the biggest regret of my life. Good god it was awful. Only lasted 6 weeks. Back to the pill for me! You do you Meghan!

[@juicedboxes]

I'm surprised no one is mentioning condoms as an option?? I've never been on an invasive birth control method, been using condoms for almost a decade with no problems. Only ever broke once, and you can feel when it happens so I find it the most reliable.

[@angiejilani]

They just aren't working for my partner and I. He doesn't like them, and the bad sex is ruining our relationship. Plus, if his parents was to find a wrapper, it would be bad.

[@EsmeraldaMelendez]

Can we give Meg a pat on the back for making these women’s health videos! Not many content creators would sit down and be real with us! Woo go meg ♥️♥️

[@mitchellgrace2886]

CRAZY. I had almost the exact same experience with my copper IUD, but a slightly different outcome- I wanted to share to give another perspective to some of the ladies that may still be interested! Same kinda thing- I initially had some discomfort, then the husbabe started complaining that he was being stabbed (poor lil guy), and ALAS! The IUD was literally coming out of my body. I ended up getting it reinserted, only for it to happen again. My gyno was amazing and kind and left the next-step decision totally up to me, but did inform me that IF I decided to get it re-reinserted, my body may eventually start to accept it. I decided that I’d give it ONE last shot, and if the same outcome persisted I’d simply have it removed. I can say that it has now been over a year later (woohoo) and I have had zero issues since my last insertion. I truly feel like my body eventually just got used to it being there. Of course, it may not be for everyone- some have no issues at all and some simply decide on an alternative- but I wanted to share my lil story as another frame of reference!

[@ArielBissett]

Urgh yes. I had an IUD expel too and the entire experience was awful. I’m so sick of hormone changing methods and honestly, after trying SEVERAL methods, I was left feeling so helpless. Like I didn’t want hormones in me but I couldn’t find another legit method either 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@meghanhughes]

that's why I jumped the whole birth control ship!!!! lmfao the FAM method is the only one I will consider

[@supkika]

look into the ladycomp

[@mikaylasizer1887]

Ariel Bissett have you looked into Daysi? It’s a hormone free tracker with a basal thermometer!

[@m3lonmillzz282]

Ariel Bissett I am on the same boat I am contemplating on quitting birth control but I can’t afford to get pregnant yet 😭being a girl sucks

[@name.7463]

I always feel like Meghan is like my best friend cause she’s so personal in her videos, and it always helps me out

[@Alicia16104]

whilst I was watching this, I casually googled your age as you're always so wise and self assured, its like listening to a big sister and I am absolutely shocked to discover how young you are. I honestly need your secret for confidence and self awareness I think its so admirable and I wish I could have made this much progress in 23 years of being alive. Honestly, kudos x

[@beautygirltalks]

It makes me so happy that everyone in the comments (at least the ones that I’ve seen) have been so supportive, love this!

[@brendaho4]

Can someone tell me why people hate condoms so much? Like why would they prefer getting an unwanted and unplanned child instead of using a condom?

[@scarlettechloeasmr]

BLS yes yes yes!!!! And study’s snow that condoms only reduce sensitivity by 1-2%

[@unrequitedneurons]

Idk I find them really uncomfortable, but I’m also on bc so that’s better than only pull out

[@scarlettechloeasmr]

shontae stevenson I think nah e you’re not using enough lube, or if it’s painful you’re probably allergic to Latex. But otherwise, lube up. It’ll save ya the uncomfy feeling

[@jesswundrack]

I’m allergic so it burns and itches

[@taylormadisoncalh]

Omg on a side note this video is so long and so personal and i love it!!! I feel like you have grown so much since the beginning of your channel and we’re now able to see much more of you personally and creatively and it’s so admirable!!! You seem like you are so happy now with doing big life changes like moving and falling in love and you’re now super comfortable! I love it!!!! We love you!!!!!

[@meghanhughes]

BEST COMMENT EVER!!!! thank u so so much for watching & supporting me

[@gillianmcmichael8960]

Girl I have been watching your videos for years! I have your blue hat and LOVE IT. I don’t usually comments idk why haha but I love all your stories and advice and I really admire your just complete openness and I love just having another women to look to who is going through all the same things all us other girls are worried about and facing. I really take your advice to heart and lead with it within my life. This video was extremely eye opening to me that you know I don’t have to alter my body to be able to have a happy & safe & comfortable sex life. Thank you for just being so truthful, lots of love ❤️

[@maggielouise8796]

I am SO FOR this video and so for hearing about other women's struggles with birth control. It's such a wide and deep issue and we need to talk about it so much more.

[@elynn100]

Thank you for this!!! I had Paragard inserted about a month after you and I had the strings trimmed as well... My doc said I may have the same problem with my body rejecting it and I have been bleeding nonstop for 2 months now... trying to stick it out but we will just see what happens... Gosh I feel so much less crazy now that you've posted this video- THANK YOU!

[@mollymajors3347]

i just saw a doctor the other day and told her i’ve been wanting an IUD for about a year but lately friends have been telling me i shouldn’t if i haven’t had kids and i was confused bc it was the first i’ve head of it! the doctor showed me a small IUD that they typically use specifically for women who haven’t had kids! i was in awe! i’m willing to try but but definitely going to be cautious of the risks and gonna make myself and my partner very aware of what could possibly come about so we know what’s goin on down there!! much love to you for being so open and willing to share your experience, so helpful and loving ❤️ wish me luck lmfaooo love yaaa ❤️❤️❤️

[@cgoiq19]

Love that the ‘fit coordinates with your room (especially the overalls!!) I also love how personal your vids are - I feel like we’re having a funny sister/friend talk. Very relaxing!

[@ILoveIanHarding]

Coming from a person who aspires to be in the medical field, doctors who choose to not believe their patients or think they’re just being dramatic are a huge problem. These situations typically occur to POC however it can happen to anyone. Doctors, nurses etc are supposed to advocate for their patient and their needs. Good on you for sticking up for yourself. No one knows/understands your body better than you!!!

[@HannaWeberParade]

Girl yessssss. I've been using the "natural" method for almost 2 years now with my boyfriend of 5 1/2 years and no babies now or ever! I believe in being in tune with your own body and knowing what the hell feels right and feels fucked up. I support you, good for you!

[@AllySheehan]

Meg you absolutely need to do more storytime videos i could listen to you talk about life events forever

[@alexgoesoutside]

I LOVE YOU! I'm the same way. I was getting migraines and was depressed for years, so long in fact, that I forgot what it felt like to feel like myself. I went to a doctor of internal medicine and she told me I could try stopping the pill. My migraines disappeared. I laugh more, I feel more like myself. We know our own bodies! Since then, I have kept track of my periods and feel more in-tune with my body and its natural process. There are thermometers you can buy that'll keep track of your cycle and let you know when it's safe to have sex! You could always try that if condoms are becoming a hassle. Thank you for this! Love ya forever, -Alex

[@electricfeeeeeeel]

I'm in a very similar stage in my life. I've tried different methods of birth control and they've all sucked in some way and I'm just sick of it and have been taking a break from it for the past year. Thank you for sharing. You have a way of making people's emotions feel validated because you're so open and truthful with your experiences that it's so easy to relate to.

[@caleysadler4112]

I love that you shared your personal experience & I feel so terribly that you’ve been having such terrible experiences! I’m on the nexplanon arm implant and I love it! If you research it, I’m almost positive that there are non-hormonal brands of it on the market as well! I completely applaud you for giving yourself a break from birth control for your bodies sake! That’s awesome! If you do ever wanna try it again though, I highly recommend nexplanon💕

[@abbieb6403]

I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you and I'm so thankful for all the good you bring to the world x Much love babe 💖

[@daydreams08]

Thank you for sharing this story. When I was 22 I had a right cerebellum stroke from taking oral contraceptives & it forever changed my life... I can't help but have a bad opinion of birth control after that.

[@elizabethgustafson1150]

You inspire people every day Meghan! Keep going and being you. 💙

[@leticiamlopess]

Man, can’t wrap my head on how awesome u are! Such an inspiration, keep up the great work!

[@Themindfulmess]

Hey Meg! As someone who has had to make a late night ER trip, because I thought my IUD out, I totally support you going natural! I'm a public health major and I love studying women's health and birth control. If you want to learn more about natural family planning, there's lots of effective methods such as the basal body temperature method and checking your cervical mucus. They're not necessarily the most effective, but if you love living the natural life, its totally something worth looking into too. Good luck girly!

[@morganwass7393]

“And not like a fun string that you’d maybe knit with” 😂😂😂

[@avaumbach]

love this vid, figuring out what's best for your own self is truly a process and I love how that shows through your videos

[@Asma-vs8ek]

Your voice is so soothing. You're like the only youtuber that doesn't scream while talking

[@Mererife]

Omg I just stopped taking the Loestrin Fe pill recently because I've been taking it for over a year and have realized how much my mental state and body has been affected by it so I applaud you on going natural!!

[@amytaylor1909]

I got Mirena the same month you did, my Gyno told me that the copper iud has a higher rejection rate because it irritates the tissue. Mine is still chilling and doing good! If you are ever considering an iud I recommend Mirena over copper! I love your videos!! Stay happy🌼🌼🌼🌼❤️❤️

[@helpmenow6274]

Meg we had the same journey with the pill and when i stopped taking it i was told that i couldn't get an iud because my uterus was malformed and when i saw you did i litteraly cried because i couldn't relate relate to you for once and been on condoms since so now guurl welcome back to the club of happy contraception free women 💕💕 love u

[@briannadonnelly3743]

GYNO ON TOUR hahahaha this story sounds very traumatic

[@katelyncoghill2953]

I first fell in love with you so many years ago as a fetus Meg. Videos like this make me love you more and more. You have also developed my love of sunflowers. ❤️🌻

[@ARRTY97]

Great video. I loved how you described everything, super informative. Please stay on top of that dr's office. Seriously put a remindr on your phone and call every single day, keep a planner or notebook and document every single time you talk to them. They will try to let it time out or for you to give up. A few phone calls are well worth $700. If that dr's office is with a larger facility maybe go higher up or call your insurance ppl for ideas.

[@MeganxKay]

Ugh that passage from the book, spot on! I have the Paraguard right now, and I actually have an appointment booked to have it removed in May. I will have had it for just under a year when I get it removed and it's been a frustrating one! I loved it in theory because it was the only hormone free option, but it has made my periods absolute hell.. So I had to make the decision to try another IUD because I didn't want to be "irresponsible" and go without birth control. Fingers crossed the new one works for me, because I don't think I'm willing to try anything else if it doesn't.

[@alannagrace4641]

If you ever change your mind, I got the Nexplanon implant (hormonal birth control that is essentially a small plastic piece inserted almost painlessly into your upper inner arm) and have had it for a year now. Have had no issues besides small acne breakouts every few months so that’s dope! It lasts 3 years (or if you want it removed sooner of course!). My friends that have had heavy periods ended up with lighter ones and I myself, with an already light period prior this, have a VERY light one. Just my experience! Regardless, I respect your decision and am glad you’re expressing your independence in such a viscerally personal experience as a woman. Much luck and love!

[@taylorbradley1578]

Your outfit is literally dead on with the background colours, love it!

[@nicolehaley3755]

Great video💕💕 I gave up on birth control a few months ago, I totally relate to wanting something non-hormonal and it was too annoying to take everyday

[@jjmary61]

You’re literally so sweet I’m sorry this happened to ya:/ thanks for sharing and being so open. Every time I watch your videos I’m just like damn what a lovely woman.

[@Jesscast]

although female contraceptives are an amazing thing & I do support them, it is really awesome to give your body a break and let your body exist in its natural feminine state and experience cycles naturally. I am fully aware that a vast majority of women use contraceptives for things other than preventing birth ( headaches, wanting shorter cycles, acne but it is really empowering sometimes to just embrace the female body and all that comes with it. love to all the sisters that use contraceptives & to those who choose to rock life with out it !!!!

[@PrincessMorgan5199]

I've had no real problems with Nexplanon (implant in the arm). The only weird thing I've had are just weird periods. I won't have a period for MONTHS and then I'll spot for a few weeks. The first time it happened I got REAL worried and called my gyno office freaking the heck out, and they told me that it was normal. Still freaks me out when I feel like I've been spotting for forever, but it does stop... eventually. But woohoo no regular periods, and (most importantly) no babies!!

[@AnxiousAssMyka]

Morgan London Same.

[@sabinewittmann613]

same. Nexplanon is so good. i mean i do get the same kind of strange period thing but like only for a few days like every 4-5months. it’s gr8

[@gabrielleg4577]

I get periods from hell due to nexplanon. Kind you not, before any birth control my periods were three days flat. Now, I’m bleeding like Satan is coming home for three weeks straight. Every single month. It’s terrible. Not to mention, I get horribly depressed a week before my period which never happened before. So I get one week of wanting to die and three weeks feeling like I’m dying. BUT no babies so 🤷🏻‍♀️ win some you lose some right?

[@scarlettechloeasmr]

I have the implant too! I go between 2-4 months no period, then have a medium to light period for 2-3 weeks. Which is such an upgrade from my pervious periods. They were very very heavy and really painful. Now they last longer, but are lighter and less painful. So nice! No other side effects

[@lilbeebaby93]

Girl, look into the fertility awareness method of birth control. Having a full understanding of my body and my cycle has literally changed my life. I have been charting to avoid pregnancy successfully for a year now. I love knowing I am fully responsible for my body.

[@meghanhughes]

that's basically what I use! just need to do more writing down/charting but I track my period/ovulation constantly!

[@Katezie101]

Meghan Hughes try the iperiod app!

[@daydr3ams900]

You’re my favorite KZbinr. Seriously. CLICKED SO FRICKIN FAST!

[@danas1535]

Birth control sucks. I have been on hormonal birth control for many years. I hate that's it's able to control my body so much. More power to you for not just getting on the pill and calling it good. I appreciate your honesty and stories. It feels like I'm chatting with a good friend ❤️ My best friend had been looking into The Leaf, it's an ovulation/period tracker that can be used to avoid pregnancy as well. May be something to look into! Be safe!

[@GeeBri]

How you tell stories is very entertaining. Great video !

[@oddlyozel]

It's interesting, I feel comforted knowing that if mine does begin to expel I would know the signs since I haven't heard many people talk about it in a straight forward way. It sucks that it didn't work out for you, so far it's been quite to me and I hope it is for a long time.

[@growithbelle]

All I did was read the title and I’m already freaking out!! 😳

[@GlitzyGlam37]

I could be wrong (so don't come at me if I am!) but I heard that they were looking into male birth control but decided to stop looking into it because there were too many side effects, like mood changes and nausea... sounds familiar :')

[@meghanhughes]

hahahhaha yeah i heard that too

[@eilish1007]

No. They just had a successful experimental trial for male birth control pills and plan on coming out with it very soon

[@GlitzyGlam37]

Oh cool! That must've been a new study, I had heard about the other one a year or two ago. But I'm glad they're in the trial phase again!!

[@eilish1007]

GlitzyGlam37 Right? It’s about time!

[@sourlemon693]

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/18/male-contraceptive-pill-safe-use-does-not-harm-sex-drive-first/

[@RetchedSole]

She sounds like an incredibly shit doctor. IUDs were only initially not for those without children because they only did their studies on those that had already had them. It really had nothing to do with much else. There are now tons of different types for specific needs and body types. It sucks when doctors don’t listen to their patients and is incredibly frustrating. I’m sorry you had to deal with that but I’m glad you found an office that is great!

[@meghanhughes]

WORD! the gyno I have here was like "well here we actually KNOW how to put IUD's in our patients correctly if u ever need a new one" lol

[@violetpolkadots]

You should definitely leave a yelp review or something for the LA gyno... Lord knows no other women should be going to her! It sounds like she is not only woefully uninformed about birth control, but worst of all she doesn't care about the comfort and happiness of her patients!

[@NeonPOP323]

She was a shit doctor, but I have to say the reason that a lot of GYN’s don’t recommend the IUD to women who haven’t given birth is because your cervix isn’t as open as it is after you have given birth. By giving birth, your cervix is more open, thus making insertion less painful. The fact that your gyno didn’t even assess these concerns to you shows how she’s not a legitimate gyn and should really be reported

[@123kekerox]

Megan you are absolutely amazing you make me so happy when you post and you are just like a ray of sunshine !!

[@yaliciaramos]

I’m so sorry this happened to you!!! I have an iud and it works for me perfectly but everyone’s body is different..hope you find a good way to be safe!!

[@melissamcguire3880]

This high bun is giving me 2014 Meghan vibes 😂😂

[@AmeliaLarkin]

I've been on mirena for 4 years and love it! I have had no issues with the hormones and no pain.

[@Erikacv923]

Loved this vid! I have honestly been using the pull out method for years with my bf and we are just always extra careful and nothing has ever happened. More power to ya! I have never gone on birth control because the side effects freak the shit out of me and I am already too emotional as it is

[@vickisigh2674]

thank you so much for sharing your experience meghan! it's so helpful hearing your story and i'm sorry you had to deal with the iud falling out and the impatient gyno :(

[@chickypoo1012]

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry this happened to you Meg! How your LA gyno treated you was unacceptable. That coupled with the stress of moving must have been so tough. I will say that your IUD video is what inspired me to get a Paragard coil for myself, and it is actually is working wonderfully for me and my body. For the first month the strings were painful for my partner as well, which my doctor never warned me about. But my strings did actually soften and are no longer an issue during sex (THANK GOD). I'm so sorry your IUD experience didn't go smoothly, but I'm so glad you informed me about Paragard. So now that you are using more natural birth control method, I would definitely tracking your fertility. There's some great apps out there that not only track your menstrual cycle but other factors like your daily body temperature to accurately track ovulation. But anyway all that aside, best of luck to you and Finley in the new place! I follow both of your socials and love everything you guys are doing in your home. My boyfriend and I just moved to a new state and got a place of our own as well. It's super cool seeing another couple accomplishing similar goals and figuring out this whole thing we call life. Love you Meg!! Stay smilin!

[@Jayden-gu8wr]

Taking birth control is being responsible & accountable.. just because you're not taking birth control and it's "on you", being 99.9% sure that you're not going to have kids is way more responsible that just leaving it up to you and your boyfriend.

[@kaycepeda4711]

from the time I was 16 until i was 27 I have suffered with 6 different types of birth control. I just couldn't do it anymore. So now I'm using the temperature method to track my fertile window and if there is a chance i'm fertile we use a condom. I honestly feel like women are bullied/shamed into taking birth control despite some horrible side effects including fatal blood clots. I agree that Meghan relying on "pulling out" is irresponsible, but it isn't irresponsible to seek out new ways to prevent pregnancy.

[@shelbypedzewick]

It’s so weird that this happened to you because I remember the week i got an IUD, you uploaded your insertion video. And the same week they found out mine was imbedded in my uterus and took it out, yours fell out😂🙃 love being a girl. Sorry that happened to you! Also side note, I painted a picture for you of a dream catcher and gave it to Lindsey at a meet up with ayydubs, and I’ve been seeing it in your vlogs still even after all of these moves 😅

[@alainamessineo1264]

Moving to Portland so I can have better gyno brbrbrbrbr

[@FallingxRoses]

So sorry you had to go through that! I would be so frustrated and angry as well. Loved the video, so informative and funny haha I'm also scared/worried to go on any type of birth control too ugh

[@Chlomazing96]

You should give nuvaring a try! It's kind of a happy in-between an IUD and a pill. You have to remember to switch it once a month but you insert it yourself so there aren't any uncomfortable doctors visits! It's also hormonal, and like you I have had a bad experience with the hormones in the pill, but I have yet to experience anything negative yet! (I'm only on my fourth month, so don't take what i say to be true for everyone but its worth looking into!)

[@kelseyathome5549]

I don’t know anyone who has 1. Never been through childbirth and 2. had a positive experience with an IUD. And every gyno who has to deal with a woman as described above gets annoyed. I’ve never had an iud (and I never will) but many of my friends have a similar story to this and it’s terrifying. Thank you for sharing, I honestly hope it sways young women away from an iud.

[@baileywill689]

Dude understanding your body and wanting to be in control is so admirable! We forget that IUD's or the pill aren't the only way. Some people act so scandalized if women don't want to be on the pill, lol. But it's such a long term thing! I've always hated the idea of something unnatural rewiring my body. My sister-in-law and brother have used the pull-out method for almost 5years and have never had issues, so there is always an alternative!! You should look into the fertility awareness method if you want to get off "traditional" birth controls. Rooting for u!

[@Flushual]

Bailey Will yeah, no. There are other ways such as condoms, but don't rely on the pull out method or the fertility awareness method. I can't explain it all to you in just a comment, but please educate yourself on this properly. Just because it worked on your sister in law does not mean it works for everyone else. I am an ongoing biology teacher, so please know this is not coming from a place of hate or anything. But it's risky to put false information out into the world.

[@naife1000]

Samantha Goodman then please suggest natural alternatives. I don’t want to get pregnant but I also don’t want to fuck up my body by using modern birth control. I’m not trying to put you down at all, but just giving my opinion; I don’t think being a biology teacher means much. I could have the same amount of knowledge as you without being a biology teacher. If you do know alternatives, then please actually share them. Some of us are desperate lmao

[@naife1000]

Samantha Goodman then please actually share alternatives. Not all women want to fuck up their bodies with modern methods. Modern methods can’t be the only way. I don’t wanna get pregnant so please actually share natural alternatives if you have them.

[@robines612]

There aren't natural alternatives that are as effective as modern methods, that's why the invention of the pill was so revolutionary at the time. If you don't want to take a hormonal method then condoms would be the next most effective method, if used correctly.

[@zoeursula3073]

Babbling Brook I’ve heard amazing things about the non-hormonal copper coil. Do some research- just because one pretty famous KZbinr has a negative experience with it does not mean everyone does. I could look for a study into satisfaction rates for the coil at some point but anecdotally my best friend has had the copper coil for 4 years and it’s changed her life.

[@BridgetLovesAnime]

giiiirrrrrlllll get the nexaplanon implant!!! i've had it for a year and a half and i love it. my vagina and body both love it, i don't ever really get my period or yeast infections!!!

[@crycowgirlcry]

Girl. My gyno is so sweet and I never have to wait more than 15 minutes tops, I actually have seen both that work at that office . I'm so sorry you have had these experiences.

[@mad1238]

I am so sorry this experience happened to you at the gyno. I'm in school to be a physical therapist, so whenever I hear about bad customer service in the medical field I get so frustrated and I hope I'm never like that. Doctors can be really hard to deal with sometimes, but I've learned to be really assertive and tell them exactly what I want when I encounter doctors like that. I also wish women were more thoroughly educated about the pros AND cons of birth control so that we can make better decisions. I had a terrible experience with the DEPO shot, so I feel you girl. If you're looking into a non-hormonal, natural form of birth control, I HIGHLY recommend looking into the fertility awareness method. It takes some work to understand and use, but it's super effective if you do it correctly. FemmeHead here on youtube makes videos about it as well as educational videos about other female-related topics. I hope you have a wonderful day ily girl.

[@mad1238]

I just read in the comments that you're already starting to use FAM. Yay! Lol I should read the other comments before I post. >.

[@tiffanief6181]

Love your story. Thanks for being honest and sharing with us. I was on the pill for a few years lost dosage of hormones. I was still having my periods but then we changed the dosage and that's when it screwed me over. Now I have thyroid issues and have also been depressed and gained weight etc. Now that I will be 30 next month and will be married for 3 years this year so I feel you and I DO NOT want to be on any more birth control now. Love you glad your experience in Oregon was great I really like my GYNO doctor here in my Oregon town she listens and yes the fact the she explains everything during an exam etc is so helpful and more comfortable. Love you girl stay true.

[@rainuhface09]

The Lady Comp!!! I cannot recommend enough! 10/10!

[@Molzmolz]

I am so obsessed with your story times! They are so informative + you're hilarious ✌

[@mischiefmerchant]

sometimes I WISH my IUD would fall out. my mirena us the bane of my existence and root of all my depression and anxiety.

[@TessaScholl]

I love these videos! I have a very different story with IUDs. I got mirena a year ago and couldn't be happier! My periods are light, I have no crazy side effects, and I feel so much safer. I see mostly horror stories about IUDs but I wanted to level it out with a positive review!

[@joormomma]

i also am having a very positive experience with my mirena! got it almost a year ago as well.

[@LileePurdy77]

Totally recommend the xulane patch. Since it travels through your skin it doesn’t make you sick and it isn’t uncomfortable

[@eden8864]

Wow such cute overalls girly- loving the fit!

[@meghanhughes]

I CANNOT stop wearing them

[@eden8864]

Meghan Hughes They're so cute ! Also side note saw Love Simon today and loved it so cool you were an extra !

[@MikaylaRick]

I had the same IUD experience!! I think when you did the insertion video I mentioned that mine was falling out! The main difference is my insertion was SO PAINFUL!! when they said it was falling out and I had to take it out I was like “never getting anything inserted again” then I got Nuva ring then I learned that lots of hormonal birth control have the side effect of FRICKEN DEATH and I was like “I’m just gonna track my periods, use fertility charts and go o’natural”. Also... I’m sorry it didn’t work for you☹️

[@augustdreamingg]

so how are you two preventing getting pregnant at the moment?

[@crysvdz]

It’s so crazy listening to your experience! I tried using oral birth control and I bled so much. I had just gotten off my period and I felt like bled forever. My doctor pointed out it wasn’t normal, I expressed interest in the IUD, and so far so good! I’m going on my second year. I use Skyla, which apparently is good for women who’ve had a c-section (me). I remember before I even got my IUD and after I had my son my period became so painful and irregular. My cramps felt like contractions, and my IUD helped everything get back to normal!

[@sophiegarvin754]

Ughhh I’m so happy about this video because a similar thing happened to me! My paraguard expelled itself and was chillin in my uterus after having it in for a year. I’m actually happy it did that cuz it made my periods like hell but I was convinced I could push through the pain. And now I’ve just been using nothing like you are and ahhhhhhh so freeing to not be altering myself!!!!!

[@sophiegarvin754]

Also I can’t believe they just let you go home with it just sitting in your cervix!!! Wtf OUCH

[@sophiegarvin754]

I knew mine had fallen down when I felt my strings right near the bottom of my vag I was like dafuq is in here??? A forgotten tampon??? Nope just my iud :)

[@PandaDomoKitty97]

i also have the paraguard and i had had normal strength cramps for the first few months, nbd right, and suddenly out of nowhere i’m cramping so insanely bad when i’m not even menstruating, having these cramp attacks throughout the month, so i made an appointment to see my gyno who ALSO HAS BEEN SUPER SWEET UP TO THIS POINT, and she was snippy with me and saying “you know that’s normal with birth control” um to feel like i’m actually dying??? i have the highest pain tolerance but damn i was laying in bed crying the other night, feeling like i needed to go to the hospital. but no, it’s fine, this is normal, right? lmao now i’m super skeptical about this and also pissed that gynos downplay things and are incredulous to what we know is going on with our bodies.

[@therealgizemgueven]

Love your storytime videos 💜

[@TheBeesKnees1993]

I mean, this is an unfortunate situation but so funny at the same time! You are such a great story teller! "Oh hunny, it's just your strings" 😂😂 I could watch your story times all day long. P. S. Dr J wants to chill her shit, speaking to you like that about your own body! 😒

[@theaterqueen95]

Meghan, First, I love your videos because I love how genuine you are! Second, while it is completely up to you I will tell you that the hormones in the Mirena do not affect you nearly as badly as they do from the pill. Like you, I was on the pill and went off of it because I had horrible mood swings and I now have Mirena and absolutely love it! Completely your decision, but just thought you'd like another opinion 20something girl to 20something girl :)

[@anniehoneycomb7105]

Ugh I’m so sorry you had to go thru this. I feel you, i have the rod and luckily it’s working for me but I had a friend who told me I was going to ruin my life by getting it just because she had a bad experience! All the bc shaming is frustrating!