Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

There are no known drug interactions between phentermine and the IUD

Yes. Depending on the type of IUD some women have heavier periods for the first 6 months, others including the Mirena are supposed to cause lighter periods and many women will have no periods at all.

If the period is very painful, heavier than normal or accompanied by a fever you should be seen by your medical professional.

not sure what the outcome will be but me and my wife have expirienced several problems with mirena since she had it put in July or august 2010 and we also are getting ready to sue

her symptoms include:

BV

Yeast Infection (which spread to me)

Cramps

A bad vaginal smell

Genital itching

Depression

Bleeding/Spotting

Headaches

Bloating

Hair Loss

Pain during sex

and other people have had many other symptoms to it Breast cancer being one of the symptoms. the doctors never told us about any of the symptoms, all they said was that it could cause bleeding for a little while but would clear up gradually. well it clears up then comes back. they gave us absolutely no symptoms. also if you have no shot at sueing the mirena company, if your doctor did not tell you breast cancer was a symptom you could sue your doctor we are suing BOTH mirena and the doctor.

hope i helped

No. It is made of a kind of plastic that is impregnated with various kinds of contraceptive. The dose is very low and is released very slowly into your body over the length of time you have it. It is not more effective when you first get it. Eventually the effectiveness will wear off, but there have been extensive tests carried out on these implants and the lifespan is worked out to make sure it won't expire before you get it removed. Unlike oral contraceptives you don't have to worry about stomach upsets and I believe there are fewer conflicts with other medications than with OCP. Hope this helps. L

IUD insertion is a form of birth control available to people looking to avoid getting pregnant. The most common type of IUD is a copper IUD which acts as a spermicide when in the uterus.

It takes time for your body to adjust to the hormones in the IUD, the bleeding should decrease over time.

Both times are equally acceptable.

Some men feel them during intercourse, that is one way - the other is to insert your finger and use a sweeping motion to feel for the string. If you can't feel them, bare down (as if you were having a bowel movement).

Never try pulling on them, you could end up with a perforated cervix or uterus.

If all else fails go in to see your MD or midwife, they can tell you very quickly if the IUD is in place, it is rare but the IUD occasionally may slip out un-noticed, so if the strings are not where you remember feeling them, see your doctor.

IUD allows the egg to be fertilized and then stops it from developing in the womb. As it is fertilized many people class it as a life, and so it is like having an abortion each month.

Yes, Mirena does not affect the risk of infertility, miscarriage, or birth defects. There is no change in the probability of having a healthy child due to using Mirena.

Mirena effectiveness has currently been studied for five years. Effectiveness beyond this date is unknown, and women with a Mirena for more than five years should use another method, or have a new Mirena inserted, if they don't want to be pregnant.

It can remain in place for up to 10-12 years as an effective method of birth control

Yes, it comes and goes occassionally.

Fertility returns to your baseline after removal of the IUD. Whether it's easy to get pregnant after removal depends on your fertility, not the IUD.

yes, having one increases your chances of of infection. Call your dr immediately.

That is not how an IUD works. What an IUD do is to stop an egg from attaching to the inside of the uterus. It had no effect on the sperm. But no, it shouldn't hurt.

No. you need to go to the doctors to get that checked out! that happened to my mom and she had 2 tumors in her bladder.

Not a good sign!!!

Prolonged heavy menstrual bleeding is listed as one of the "severe" side effects of Mirena. You should definitely consult a doctor. See the link below for a list of side effects from Mirena use.

The inside of the uterus is a small space. The IUD fits inside relatively snugly. The IUD can't be moved by running, jumping jacks, ski jumping, or any other such activity.

Yes, the copper IUD (intrauterine device), brand-named Paragard in the US, can cause irregular periods, heavier periods and increased cramps. These side effects are more common in the first six months after the IUD is inserted. The Mirena IUD, which contains levonorgestrel, may cause irregular periods in the first months of use, but over time you can expect fewer periods and less bleeding.

The IUD belongs at the top of your uterus. That is its normal location. You will know if it is moving up into your uterus because your healthcare provider is seated between your knees inserting it.

If your hormonal IUD is left in too long, you could get pregnant. It's likely that the copper IUD will continue to provide protection.

You can have a new IUD inserted at the same time the old one is removed.

As your medical provider explained, you must check for the strings of the IUD on a monthly basis. Generally, if you cannot feel the strings when you do your monthly check, that is an indication that the IUD is out of place. See your doctor as soon as possible and either abstain from sex or use a back-up until you know that it is safe.

The risk of puncture (perforation) is very small but does happen occasionally. Having the IUD inserted and removed by a skilled practitioner reduces the risk. You should never attempt to remove an IUD by yourself.

For me it was but there is some complications associated with it...