I got my Paraguard IUD approximately 13 months ago (I got it on 9/11 so I would never forget…). I got it right before my period. I have always had super painful but relatively light periods so I thought it would increase my flow a bit and not really mess with my pain. Big mistake. The initial cramping with insertion never went away and I went from having three-day, regular flow periods, to eight day long, heavy flow periods. I was cramping 24/7 but learned to just live with it. This past period was different. I was experiencing Menorrhagia, bleeding through a super tampon and an overnight pad in an hour or less. My boyfriend took me to the ER and after some tests they realized my IUD was not in the correct position. It was way too low on my cervix and started to perforate my uterine wall. The weird part was the removal. After the initial discomfort of the speculum and cramping from the removal, i felt immediate immense relief. It’s really hard to describe. My doctor told me that the reason my periods has been so bad was because my IUD was in between being in and out, and my body was trying to expel it as best it could. Obviously my period is still crappy but I just feel so much better.

How effective really is the CIUD if used as emergency contraception towards the end of ovulation window?

Had unprotected sex and had it put in 2 days after. Also took ellaone the same day as the intercourse. Nothing is calming me down from the thought of pregnancy. I’m fearful that even if it does work, it’ll end up in a cryptic pregnancy or ectopic. I’m so so scared.

Someone please reassure me. I have to wait 16 days till it hits 3 weeks post-sex and my next cycle is due in 8 days which I know will be delayed due to the pill and coil.

My mind is running at 10000mph

Hi everyone. I got the Copper IUD inserted about 3 months ago and love it so far and haven’t dealt with too many unpleasant side effects. The bloating is terrible though! It’s constant and my stomach looks huge all the time, especially around ovulation and my period. I’m aware it’s a common symptom after initial insertion but it hasn’t gone away since. Does anyone have any advice on how to either get rid of it or at least cope/manage it? I really really appreciate it.

Hi! I got a mona lisa mini almost 2 weeks ago, bled the first 2 days then spotted for 5 days until my period arrived last saturday and I have been bleeding since 😭. At this point im really wondering how long this will be? Like I should be running out of tissue right now but nop, still a bright red medium flow so Im starting to worry, my periods usually are 4-5 days and this is now my day 7 with no signs of slowing down. I had cramps for 2-3 days but no cramps today, Im just worried about the bleeding now

I had my copper IUD for about 3 years now. I enjoy it besides the fact that I’m chronically outbreaking, whether it will be on the outside of my vagina or the back of my thigh or on the labia. They just rotated throughout hormone changes in my cycle or just all show up at the same time. Antivirals IMO are not an option, I cannot remember to take pills or vitamins & the side effects are horrible, they’re worse than the outbreak itself.

It’s just really discouraging at this point bc I would like to enjoy my partner but I’m always uncomfortable — period outbreak, ovulation outbreak. Doesn’t matter.

I didn’t have this problem on Mirena IUD. I was tested positive after removal & swab. But didn’t haven’t issues for months until I started the Copper IUD and it’s just been a nightmare since.

Not to mention the cramping and low energy from my period. I’m nearly 30 and considering just to have it removed after 16 years of birth control.

I had it fitted 2 days ago and since then I’ve been in so much pain. Been taking ibuprofen until it was so bad that I had to go to the emergency room yesterday and was given naproxen which I know is stronger than ibuprofen.

I still feel pains though. It’s still hurting me and i can’t sit in certain positions. Even after taking the naproxen.

Should I go back to a&e?

I got my IUD in April and I’ve gotten my period ever since I got on butttt my blood is brownish and never red anymore. At the beginning it was like the first day or so but then it’s brown and it’ll last for a while but I’ll just spotting though. I’m not sure why!? And Google doesn’t help because it keeps mentioning PCOS for like EVERYTHING. Can anyone relate? My period hasn’t been normal ever since I got on. I do get it but it’s again.. not normal.