Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

Yes, one of the side effects of Paragard is increased flow, cramping, and length of bleeding. Talk with your health care provider about effective options for managing this side effect.

Yes, after Mirena is removed, you will ovulate about 14 days before you have your first period.

Yes, if you can't feel the dangling string call your doctor to be checked.

An IUD almost at the end of its life will not cause dizziness. See your health care provider for evaluation of your symptoms.

Mirena is one brand of intrauterine device with progestogen, available in the USA and the UK. It is a method of contraception and is classified as long-acting, reversible contraceptive. Part of the device is a cylinder containing a hormon (levonorgestrel) that is gradually released. That hormon acts as contraceptive and -may- have effects like weight gain. But that is no proven side-effect, in the nearly 25 years the product has been on the market.

If your hormonal IUD is past its useful life, you may not have complete protection. The copper IUD may continue to provide protection. Other than that, there are no special dangers in leaving an expired IUD in the uterus.

Copper IUD are simply meant to inflame the uterus so that a fertilized zygote cannot become implanted. Progesterone IUDs do the same, but also work to suppress ovulation as well.

Not sure about the first part of the question, but embedded IUDs can be a dangerous problem. It can put you at higher risk for uterine perforation and secondary infection such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Embedding occurs when the uterine tissue starts to grow around the IUD; they should only be removed by a medical professional. I would find it strange that an insurance company would refuse to cover something that could lead to a serious medical complication down the line (maybe because it is associated with an elective procedure, i.e. contraception?), but I would consult the call line of your local OB/GYN clinic to be sure.

if it has punctured the uterus wall, or if it has slipped out without you knowing.

No, you do not have to feel the IUD string all the time.

The soft lining of the uterus sheds monthly. I suppose you could "scratch" it, but it would be the equivalent of the wind blowing at the tear film of your eye.

Some women will have irregular or prolonged bleeding when first starting the IUD. This symptom improves with time.

Paragard is a safe and effective method of birth control. The American Academy of Pediatrics and ACOG recommend IUDs and implants as first-choice methods for adolescents. Talk with your health care provider to find out if it might be a good choice for you.

Removal of Mirena in itself does not cause heavy bleeding and clots. Such symptoms are likely your period.

NO. Once thought to cause an increase in risk for pelvic infections, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy, those myths have been dispelled, and IUDs have been found to be one of the safest methods of contraception available. And unlike some other methods, a woman is able to get pregnant as soon as the device is removed.

FYI: IUDs are also one of the most effective methods of contraception because they virtually eliminate the risk of "user error" (i.e., missing a dose of your birth control pill or tearing a hole in the condom).

It is highly unlikely. An IUD is implanted in the uterus and the penis cannot penetrate that organ. The thread-like implant cords are imperceptible to the partners.

Yes, it is possible to pull out Mirena accidentally. Tell your partner to avoid "playing" with the strings. Sex or penile contact (or even finger contact) are not going to pull out the IUD accidentally.

More than likely, your doctor will remove the IUD before you go any further with the pregnancy. Many women find that it gets too high into the uterus to be removed, so it stays in for the duration of the pregnancy. The risks might be that if it does not end in miscarriage then the baby will have illnesses throughout its life, but many women report healthy babies in this kind of situation.

what should i do if i got pregnant and miscarried? lawsuit?

this is my 2nd time having mirena and both times ive lost my appetitie. so much so that in 1 week i lost about 10 pounds. i try to force myself to eat but i get so sick. so yes i have and STILL am expereincing this.


Actually it is normal to lose appetite oftentimes when you are using mirena iud, it is the effect of the hormones.

Yes, you can get pregnant if you have had Mirena in for more than five years. Use an alternate method of birth control.

During sex, sperm goes in the vagina. Urine comes out of the urethra. These tubes are not connected, so a woman does not "pee sperm out" in any circumstance.

If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.