Sterilization

My ex-husband got a vasectomy, and for a couple of years afterward had a severe shooting pain in his testicles at ejaculation... and then a few years later a friend of mine had it done and experienced the same thing. It's not a common side effect, but it is a documented one, and something to be aware of.

I have an IUD. This is my third IUD, and I'm really happy with it overall. However, my youngest daughter was conceived on an IUD that had been in place for two years, so I'm well aware that there is a possibility of failure... it's simply that this is the best option for me right now.