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Yeast Infections and Copper IUD was started.
I have the IUD and yes it sucks, sad but true. i could not figure out why i always felt that not so fresh feeling lol.... until i read a article about it in womens mag. anyway, i am about ready to get it taken out and if all else fails, there are other ways to be safe....
The IUD can increase the risk of infections such as yeast and bacterial vaginosis. I've had my share of problems with oral contraceptives. Doesn't it suck being a woman?
Why not use condoms? They are not invasive and unless you have a reaction to latex ( some people do) they are healthy and very effective. I don't know about the copper IUD and yeast- although I have no reason to doubt your doctor- but I do know that the new condoms are thin , and while not as invisible as these other kinds of contraception, a lot easier on your body than many of them. Anyhow- just a though...