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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an increasingly popular option for birth control. This category includes questions about Mirena, Paragard, and other IUDs or coils.

509 Questions

Who has had the Mirena partially or completely slip out of the uterus?

Two to eleven percent of women using the IUD experience an expulsion of the IUD.

Does the IUD really last the whole 5 years?

The Mirena IUD lasts five years, Paragard lasts 12, and Skyla lasts three years.

Ive heard that a Mirena IUD your periods come back to normal after a month but its been 5 months and im really irregular what can it be?

Hi, You need to speak to your doctor. Not all contraceptive medication works for every woman in regulating her periods. But you need to see your doctor to find out what is causing your irregular periods. A lot of doctors prescribe BCP so basically over-look the problem, instead of investigating the problem. Ask for a check of your hormones and for a referral to a gynacologist. This doctor will be able to help you more. Take care.

Is it normal to feel the IUD on one side?

It is not normal to feel the IUD at all. If you are having pain or cramping, see your health care provider.

How can you tell if you damaged your uterus after IUD removal?

There is no known risk of uterine damage with IUD removal. If the IUD was removed intact, there are no other concerns. Please contact your health care provider to discuss any symptoms or worries you're experiencing.

Does Adderall affect Mirena?

There are no known drug interactions between Adderall and Mirena.

Does anthem hip cover IUD's?

Under the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare"), almost all insurance plans must cover the IUD.

How do you prove medical necessity for IUD?

If your health care plan does not cover contraception, then you may be able to prove medical necessity for a hormonal IUD due to extremely painful or heavy periods. If your plan covers only less expensive methods, many plans will require you to demonstrate that you have "failed" on other options. What is a failure? Pregnancy? Who knows. Luckily, changes in laws about health insurance may make the point moot.

What are the dangers of stopping Cyclosporine without tapering it off?

If Cyclosporine users do not taper off the drug, some patients relapse and up with their organ transplantation becoming rejected. They also risk becoming extremely fatigued making it hard for them to even get around.

What if the Mirena is hurting you on the inside causing cramping what should I do?

If you're having cramping with Mirena, you should use a backup method until you can get the position checked by your health care provider. If all is well, you can talk with your provider about options.

Does an iud tickle?

An IUD does not tickle. It is not something you feel when it is in place.

What should you do if you been bleeding for over a month with an IUD in place?

For the first 3 to 6 months, your monthly period may become irregular. You may also have frequent spotting or light bleeding.

A few women have heavy bleeding during this time. Call your health-care provider if the bleeding remains heavier than usual.

After your body adjusts, the number of bleeding days is likely to decrease, but may remain irregular or they may stop all together. If after the bleeding decreases it becomes heavy again you should call your Gynecologist.

Heavy prolonged bleeding with or without pain is not normal and will lead to anemia if not stopped. It may mean the IUD is not placed correctly or not all BC devices are going to work well for everyone.

If someone had an IUD removed 7 days prior to getting her cycle does she go by the day she should have gotten her cycle or the day she started bleeding which was 2 days after the IUD was removed?

if your IUD has slow release hormones then It will take time to get your body rid of all of them. In the mean time, Your cycle always should be counted from the first day of actual bleeding, not spotting. If you only have breakthrough bleeding I would consider this a missed cycle and try again with the next one. --- You could get pregnant on the 7th day after removal of the IUD with the 7day rule. Your bleeding cycle tells you, you could get pregnant 9th-15th day after the removal of the IUD with the same 7day rule look at the ovulationgraph to understand your question better In a theoretical 28day's cycle, you ovulate on the 14th day. Since sperm survives 1 day and your egg 4hours. You can be pregnant on the 13th-14th day What would mean, when you menstruate 2days after removal of IUD, you ovulatie 16days after removal of IUD <img src=http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/upload/2006/04/cycle_lg.jpg> anyway its not always such an exact science

Is a Mirena a type of Diaphragm?

Mirena is a type of IUD, not a type of diaphragm. It sits inside the uterus and stays in place until removed. In contrast, the diaphragm sits inside your vagina and is inserted and removed for sexual intercourse.

Does an IUD make it difficult to climax?

The IUD should not make it difficult to climax. If you are worried about the safety of the IUD during sex, that could interfere with your nervous system's ability to achieve orgasm. Rest assured that sex will not make the IUD pop out, and orgasm will not cause the IUD to make problems for you.

What kind of health care provider removes IUDs?

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in family health, adult medicine, and OBGYN can remove IUDs, as can nurse midwives. Your local family planning office also removes IUDs. It is usually a quick and easy process.

How long can an IUD be left in without causing problems?

An IUD can be left in for years without causing problems. A hormonal IUD will lose effectiveness, though.

Had mirena removed started NuvaRing where's my period?

It's not surprising that you would have a very light period, even to the point of seeing no bleeding, after changing from Mirena to NuvaRing. Any hormonal birth control lightens withdrawal bleeding and may cause a missed period. If you're worried about pregnancy, take a test.

What are the chances of getting pregnant with an expired Mirena?

The chances of getting pregnant with an expired Mirena (over 5 years in the uterus) are probably lower than if you had no method at all, but are not the same as the effectiveness before the expiration date. See your health care provider to determine if you'd like a new Mirena inserted or want to change to another method.

Can the IUD cause abdominal tightness?

The IUD will not cause abdominal tightness. The IUD is in the uterus, which is behind the pubic bone; it is not in the abdomen.

Can Mirena which is an IUD make you sterile?

My doctor told me that that never happens. In the 70's there was an IUD that was made with a braided string that held bacteria causing infections (basically TSS) and sterilized ppl, so it's a warning on all of the rest of them. S

Can an IUD cause ovarian cysts?

Some women using hormonal IUDs may be at increased risk for small ovarian cysts. The copper IUD does not affect the risk of ovarian cysts.