An IUD is a form of Birth Control. No birth control except abstinence is 100% effective, and an IUD will give NO protection from STDs. Every form of birth control has it's good points and it's bad points, and I recommend talking to a doctor about all the options available before choosing any other then condoms.
If you do not want to pay a doctor just to ask the questions, or are worried about someone finding out you're asking the questions, go to a free clinic. They are 100% anonymous, and work on a volunteer basis.
No, a positive pregnancy test is the sign of pregnancy on the IUD.
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Pregnancy on the IUD is unusual. Bleeding with the IUD is not a special sign of pregnancy. If you think you might be pregnant, take a pregnancy test.
You can use an IUD anytime you are interested in avoiding pregnancy.
A positive pregnancy test is the sign of pregnancy with an IUD.
If the IUD was in the cervix, it couldn't work properly. If you're pregnant, the IUD must be removed, regardless of whether you want to continue the pregnancy. Then you can choose to continue or terminate the pregnancy. If you choose to terminate, you can have another IUD inserted after the abortion.
The only danger of an expired IUD is pregnancy.
The Merina and other hormone secreting IUD's can have some symptoms of early pregnancy, if your period is 7 days late call your doctor.
Nausea has many causes. If you have an IUD, pregnancy its not the most likely explanation. Take a pregnancy test. See your doctor if the nausea persists.
If you can see your IUD, it is not protecting you from pregnancy. Use a backup method and see your health care provider to discuss effective options for pregnancy prevention.
No, an IUD is placed in the uterus, not the vagina. The diaphragm, cervical cap, and vaginal ring are placed in the vagina to prevent pregnancy.
If you continue the hormonal IUD past its useful life, you may be at risk of pregnancy. There are no other side effects from leaving an IUD in the uterus.