To be fair, my ob-gyn at the time was very honest and clear about possible side effects associated with a copper IUD — potentially heavier and longer periods, cramping, and spotting for the first few ...
You may have some cramping or spotting after IUD removal, but you can get back to normal activities right away.Mariakray/Getty Images My husband and I have three kids under the age of 5. I can't take ...
I happen to be one of the people who gets extremely painful periods. While I have a low tolerance for pain, in general, period pain is something I don’t wish upon anyone. I don’t remember my periods ...
The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...
It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...
From the moment I first started my period, that time of the month always meant being in excruciating pain. If by some miracle I could get out of bed during the heaviest days of my period, I would end ...
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What to know about getting an IUD for endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs can help manage endometriosis symptoms like pain and ...
Sorry to state the obvious, but <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19992907/long-periods/" id="fd25e822-bc7d-3015-af5d-cfac80cdd8a0"> periods kinda suck ...
Thanks to their reusable design, menstrual cups are a popular period product nowadays. But if you have an intrauterine device (IUD), you may be worried about using one after hearing stories online ...
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Can you get pregnant with an IUD?
You can get pregnant with an intrauterine device (IUD), but it's rare. IUDs are small, flexible devices shaped like the ...
My husband and I have three kids under the age of 5. I can't take any hormonal birth control, so I opted to have a copper IUD to prevent pregnancy. It affected my periods, sex drive, and my mental ...
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