The risk for ectopic pregnancy is no greater for IUDs than for the normal population. No data supports old claims of increase risk for infertility. The risk of perforation is 1 in 1,000. Those of you who read this web site realize the many questions and problems we see with oral contraceptives. But, pills have their problems, too.
Many women feel bad on the pill and their doctor just keeps changing pills.
Find a doctor who is older and familiar with IUDs. They have been approved by the FDA for decades and are still very common around the world.