I have a question for ladies w/an IUD?!
Question:
I have a question for ladies w/an IUD?
Have any of you had any problems after getting a IUD?
Answers:
I am not a lady, but I am a doctor and so I guess I can help.
most women don't have problems with the IUD. but some women can get irregular bleeding and in that case you can get it removed.
medicated IUD, the IUD that has hormones has similar contraindication as pills but to a lesser extent due to lower dose.
In very rare cases, perforation may occur during IUD placement. but this is quite rare. a similar side effect would be uterine infection or damage to the endometrium also both are rare.
Like any contraceptive, there is a failure rate to consider, that failure rate is similar to pills and condoms. (about1-2% of women on IUD will get pregnant). they also may slip out
note that IUD don't protect against STDs in any way.
but they are generally good for monogamous women as they are almost maintenance free. no ongoing cost.