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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
Is it easy to get pregnant after IUD?
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.
Can IUD cause vaginal infection or itching?
yes, having one increases your chances of of infection. Call your dr immediately.
Does the copper IUD kill sperm?
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.
Is it possible to have a long period after inserted Mirena?
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.
Can you exercise while having an IUD?
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.
Is it normal to have a long period while using and IUD as a birth control?
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.
What happens if your IUD has moved farther up?
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.
Can you get pregnant if your IUD is loose?
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.
How quickly can your IUD be replaced after removal?
You can have a new IUD inserted at the same time the old one is removed.
How do you know when your IUD has gone wrong?
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.
What is safer copper-t or contraceptive pills?
For me it was but there is some complications associated with it...
Signs that an IUD is not in the right place include absent strings, longer or shorter strings, bleeding after sex or discomfort during sex, the ability to feel the end or the device at the opening to your cervix, and that old classic, and IUD in your underwear.
Can you become pregnant if your IUD is out of place?
Yes. The IUD is effective when it's in the right place, at the top of the uterus. If it comes partially or completely out of the uterus, you can get pregnant.
Can an IUD make you feel pregnant?
The symptoms of pregnancy - fatigue, nausea, frequent urination - are nonspecific, and women (and men) may feel them quite often without being pregnant. If you think you're pregnant, take a pregnancy test.
Where can you get your IUD removed without insurance?
Your local family planning office can remove your IUD, most likely on a sliding-scale fee based on your income.
Can you do jumping jacks with an IUD?
Yes, jumping jacks, skydiving, horseback riding, and operating a jackhammer will not affect the IUD.
(OK, I have to say this. There's an old joke: "Doctor, will I be able to play the piano after the operation?" "Yes, of course you can!" "That's funny, I never could play before!" So, assuming you could do jumping jacks before the IUD, there's no reason you can't do them after the IUD.)
I'm pretty sure they do not. I used to have Mirena earlier this year, and I was told that after it was inserted, I could completely forget about it until the 5th year, which is when it should be removed.
No, antibiotics DO NOT affect Mirena.
Does the IUD affect future fertility?
Some women get pregnant within weeks of the due date of their next injection; for others, it may take up to 18 months. The average time until return to fertility is 11 months. The length of time a woman uses depo doesn't seem to make a difference in how long it takes to conceive. After the 18 months have passed, women get pregnant at the same rate as women who have never used Depo Provera; it has no long-term effect on fertility.
While you can go on the birth control pill to have a monthly withdrawal bleed, going on the birth control pill will not help you get pregnant faster after Depo Provera. There is no special "cleansing regimen" that will help you get pregnant faster.
I was on depo for 2 years after my daughter was born in 1994 (which was an accident after missing 2 pills... so no problems there!), it took another 5 years after coming off depo using no contraception to get my son, and I haven't used contraception since and have not fallen pregnant. So I'd say yes it's definitely possible. Sorry:o( Good luck though, I hope you're lucky. Good luck trying. I had one shot in 1999 and I still havent had a regular period or been able to get pregnant. I get 3 periods a year and I have been recently diagnosed with endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and although my doctor cant prove it, he suspects it was triggered by taking depo-provera. Two surgeries later and lots of meds, and nothing has changed. I hope everything works out for you though. Good luck.
: How long does it take to get it out of your system?? My best friend got the shot a few times and SEVEN years later of trying to conceive is unsuccessful. : YOU CAN BECOME STERILE. I was so mad on behalf of my friend that I did a load of research about this drug and am officially disgusted what women go through for the "convenience" of this anti-conception injection. I feel angry that pharmaceutical companies gloss over very real side-effects. : You can loose your bone density, increase your chances of cervical cancer, migraines, ectopic pregnancy, and anemia, among other things. I recommend reviewing all sides of a drug like this before taking it, not just the information offered by the doctor who will forget your name when you leave the office, or may have personal bias regarding general population trends. : This is not a safe drug in my opinion. It has not been reported. When you get off depo provera it could take up to a year just to become pregnant. This is normal and your bodys way of adjusting to normal again because when you are on birth control it makes your body believe that it is pregnant. I have heard that it can cause sterilization. Never met anyone it happened to though.. It took 15 mths for me to get pregnant w/my son after stopping the depo.. So if your trying.. keep up the faith.. :) Hi, I haven't heard of the DEPO causing fertility problems in women. Fertility problems are usually caused by a variety of things so if you're worried, then please see your doctor for a check up.
it took me 3years to conceive once i stopped taking the depo and i have been on it again but stopped a year ago and still waiting to conceive again i will not be going back on it again as takes to long for your body to get back to normal.
No. It may take 6-18 months to get your period back but you should be able to conceive again. Every woman is different. My friend was on it for 6 years and she got her period back and was pregnant 7 months after stopping the shot. I stopped taking the shot in November 2010 and got my period back in March 2011, I am now ttc.
Is my chances of getting pregnant higher than average after removal of my 3 year IUD?
Yes, the IUD does not affect future fertility. If you don't want to get pregnant, be sure to use an alternate method.
If your partner feels the IUD strings, there is no cause for concern. if your partner feels part of the plastic of the IUD, the IUD is being expelled and you are at risk for pregnancy. Consider using emergency contraception if you've had sex in the last five days, and contact your health care provider for an immediate appointment. Use a backup method of birth control until you get checked.
How soon after your IUD is 10 years must you remove it?
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.
Do your chances of getting pregnant increase the longer you have an IUD in?
Getting pregnant on the pill is unfortunately not that difficult. Miss a pill, or be on a pill that does not contain a high enough dose of hormones for your body and it's about like taking a sugar pill everyday.
Except in some drug interactions, the amount of hormone is always strong enough to be used as contraception. Otherwise, sometimes the amount of hormones isn't appropriated and you experiment some side effects. In those cases, changing for a different pill would be preferable (we might say "this pill wasn't strong enough for you"... but that NEVER means that you were at risk for getting pregnant). The most common factor is when you miss a pill.
IUD's work by not allowing a fertilized egg to implant in the uterine wall. The fact you got pregnant on the pill is not actually going to have an effect on how an IUD works. However I strongly suggest that you discuss all the risks of IUD's with your doctor because they have in some cases cause permanent damage to woman's uterus. If you intend to have children in the future this could be complicated.
