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IUD-trouble?
I had a non hormonal IUD put in early August. I have tried almost every kind of hormonal BC. The pill (both low dose and regular) made me overweight. The shots made me have terrible cramps, lost weight, and nausea. I tried the patch and bled every day for two months. I just got sick of hormones.
The problem with the IUD is without hormones my body's natural reaction is to expel the device. I have had extremely heavy periods since I have had it in. So much so that I became anemic after the first month. I was going through a super tampon and a pad in an hour or so the first day.
I am engaged and hate to think that I paid almost $400 for a BC method that is going to slowly make me hemorrhage. My fiancé and I were planning to wait a few years after before we started trying. I have heard others have had a similar problem with the IUD. Any advice? Anyone?
The problem with the IUD is without hormones my body's natural reaction is to expel the device. I have had extremely heavy periods since I have had it in. So much so that I became anemic after the first month. I was going through a super tampon and a pad in an hour or so the first day.
I am engaged and hate to think that I paid almost $400 for a BC method that is going to slowly make me hemorrhage. My fiancé and I were planning to wait a few years after before we started trying. I have heard others have had a similar problem with the IUD. Any advice? Anyone?
I too inserted copper IUD in 2012 October,it has been OK until two to three months that I have experienced heavy bleeding almost weekly because it takes 2wks then 1wk rest which it comes again.i am so frustrated and thought of removing.its now almost 5years since it was put.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How are you? I understand your concern about finding the most suitable contraception for you. While the most commonly used IUD is the copper IUD, it may indeed increase menstrual bleeding or cramps as well as spotting between periods. If these symptoms persist, it is best that you inform your doctor about this for proper management and to rule out possible infection, gynecological issues or bleeding condition present. Further evaluation may need to be done. Symptoms to watch out for that may suggest IUD problem include severe pain in your belly or pelvis, vaginal bleeding, soaking through your usual pads or tampons each hour for 2 or more hours, vaginal discharge that smells bad, and presence of fever and chills.Take care and do keep us posted.
How are you? I understand your concern about finding the most suitable contraception for you. While the most commonly used IUD is the copper IUD, it may indeed increase menstrual bleeding or cramps as well as spotting between periods. If these symptoms persist, it is best that you inform your doctor about this for proper management and to rule out possible infection, gynecological issues or bleeding condition present. Further evaluation may need to be done. Symptoms to watch out for that may suggest IUD problem include severe pain in your belly or pelvis, vaginal bleeding, soaking through your usual pads or tampons each hour for 2 or more hours, vaginal discharge that smells bad, and presence of fever and chills.Take care and do keep us posted.
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