My doctor refused to give me an iud because i was not yet sexually active. i told her i don't want to take the pill because i have depression and am recovering from an eating disorder. she said i should try anyways should i get a second opinion?

Abstinence is a good option, because it could prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted or premature pregnancy. It would also allow you to engage with somebody that may truly love you rather than somebody just looking to please himself. It is important to have second opinion to have your way with IUD, however consider all ,options and hormone influence may not be good as you stated.

Years ago IUD's were rarely offered to teens or prior to a first pregnancy. Earlier use is now more common but the choices offered often depend on the training and comfort of the provider involved. A copper IUD does offer the option of a non-hormonal BC method. I'd call some offices & talk with staff about the practices common to the doc involved.

If you plan to have sex and do not get either IUD or oral contraceptive pills. You should protect yourself by using a diaphragm and spermicidal jelly. You should also ask your partner to wear a condom. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!