Birth control : IUD Vs Depo shot

Question

Hi mummies! For those who have been/are on birth control and have tried both IUD and Depo shots , care to share the costs involved and how was your journey with these 2 methods? I just gave birth a month ago via c sect and am looking into these 2 choices. My gynae has advised me against the pill as Im currently breastfeeding and gave me a choice between this 2. Was wondering what are the pros and cons. Not planning to have another at least until another 3 years or so as I already have a 3 year old and newborn. 😅 Looking forward to hear your inputs!! Thank s in advance

Vô danh · Answer

I really feel you on this, recovering from a c-sect while breastfeeding a newborn and managing a toddler is already so much, and having to think about birth control on top of that is a lot to process. I don't have personal experience with both, but my friend tried the Depo shot after her second and she said the main thing to be aware of is that your period can become very irregular or stop altogether, which some people love but others find unsettling. She also mentioned that since you need to go back every few months for the next jab, it can feel a bit more high-maintenance compared to something like the IUD which is more of a set-and-forget option for a few years, which honestly sounds perfect for your timeline lah. I'd really recommend bringing all these concerns up directly with your gynae since she already knows your full history and can guide you on what works best post c-sect, and costs can vary quite a bit between private and restructured hospitals so it's worth asking them to break it down for you.