hey guys.. so I'm not on hormones yet, but I will probably start T hopefully in the next few months.  I was on birth control once, but the female hormones made me feel like ->-bleeped-<-.  I also have a kinda irrational fear of pregnancy, which my OCD doesnt make any better either.

anyway, has anyone ever heard of a FTM getting the IUD birth control, and how effective is it? And does it use hormones? Also.. if I get on T, will it stop working?

http://www.birth-control-comparison.info/iudinfo.htm

Quote from: this might interest youThe Mirena releases small amounts of a synthetic progesterone hormone.

are there any that dont use hormones?

yes the other comon one is a copper coil, read that page I linked dude

Be aware that an IUD can puncture the womb, often causes heavier bleeding and can increase cramping. It can also be a cause of infection. These things aren't definite but are often noticed.

I was thinking that if I went on T the periods would be fine, cause they would go away.

but my main concern is.. can I still use it once i'm on hormones, because people say you can still get pregnant on T, and Id really like to experience intimacy with my bf w/o worrying about a condom

You hit a point where your ovaries shut down. You won't necessarily know when that happens.

T will stop your periods, but there's always a chance you'll get pregnant, even after years on T.
I don't know much about the implants, but I thought the ones that released progesterone weren't too bad? Cause progesterone is just a precursor for estrogen or something.

The good old-fashioned copper coil should be OK as it doesn't use hormones at all.  It is a bit of a pain to have fitted, and there are the risks outlined above.  I also believe that it is sometimes not recommended to people who have not had children, perhaps as it would be more difficult to fit.  But I don't think this is a strong contraindication.  It is also not recommended for people likely to have multiple sexual partners, because of the obvious risk of sexually-transmitted disease and also because this can increase the risk of developing an infection.

I have the old-fashioned coil as I also responded badly to contraceptive pills and didn't want to risk anything similar with the Milena coil.  I have had absolutely no problems with it (expect my partner geting jabbed with the "strings" when they were initially too long.  Ouch!).

However, what I strongly suggest is that you talk to the experts about this as all we can tell you is personal experience and what we find on the internet.  Do you have a local family planning clinic/sexual health clinic?  These would be the people to approach.

Quote from: Ryan on July 09, 2010, 04:32:34 AMT will stop your periods, but there's always a chance you'll get pregnant, even after years on T.

Exactly this, but so much more.  I became acquainted with a young gay guy in WA who'd just gotten into a relationship.  He had been on the depo shot for quite a while, given by someone who was not an endocrinologist.  Surprise pregnancy time!

In someone who is not trans, ie everyday fertile female woman, having excess T or E can cause hormonal BC to fail.  IUC/IUDs work primarily to make the uterus inhospitable -- supposedly the lining never fully matures, so it is WAY less likely to fail than the pill or the shot.  If you're not going to use condoms (which you should be using!!), copper IUD is next-best, followed by diaphragm and spermicide combo.  If you really want to prevent "miracle baby," you could use condoms with IUD or IUD with diaphragm and spermicide.

If you're having sex without a condom, you not only need a full STD test for both you and him, but also a pregnancy test monthly (if you don't have monthly periods).

I'm very pro-condom because the only person I've known who contracted HIV was a woman who got it from her straight husband.  If you don't use condoms, you really have to be responsible with testing regularly.  I use condoms with my girlfriend because it eliminates the risk of infection (although I do test, my GF does not).

Listen to Griffin;
I know personaly this advise is right. I am HIV+ and chances are I got it from unprotected sex.