IUD and brown discharge instead of period

[Linaodea]

I have the copper iud and I usually have brown discharge one week after my period. This time I'm 2 days late and have had light brown discharge for the last 5 days like my period should be coming but isn't.  I should mention I've had my iud for 2 years. My cervix hurts during sex and my uterus and lower back have been very sore for a week. Should I see a doctor? Is this a sign of an infection?

[better_days]

Hi Linaodea,

I am wondering if you could find an answer to the question you asked four years ago? Or maybe I should rather ask if you remember what happened at the time? I am having the same issues right now. Copper iud, lower back pain, dark brown spotting before period..

Thanks!

[Linaodea]

Hey! I went to get it checked out but everything was fine. It just tends to be a symptom of iud sometimes. If you have any doubts it’s always best to get checked but you should be fine. I also recommend having the Cooper iud replaced every 3 years, just my personal experience that most people I’ve seen who had it fail or had issues with it tends to be after 3 years. I also remember doctors telling me to change it 3-5 years, but now they say 7-10 years. I’d still rather be safe. Hope everything goes well with you!

[libaby3]

Iv also had brownish discharge with tiny clotz while thinking mayb tz implantation took a hpt =negative went to my gynae to be told I have a cyst what a dissapointment currently taking contraceptives to treat t go see your gny