Went to a&e because of the pain after insertion and was given naproxen but even this isn’t helping. Idk what to do. The pain isn’t going away and doesn’t appear to be normal at all. Doesn’t feel like period cramps like everyone says. I’m very worried.

I’ve had my IUD for almost three years, it’ll be three years in January, I’ve had really heavy periods since I got it and that never really got better it’s just become my baseline. Well two weeks ago I started spotting, which is typical for me a few days before starting my period, but it was a bit early. Then everything went normally and my post period spotting, which is also typical seemed to linger a bit longer this time. Then I went two full days with no bleeding and woke up this morning to full blown flow again. Yesterday I had felt really emotional and tired the way I do when I’m about to start but I had just ended my period so I thought nothing of it. I’m going to contact my gynecologist on Monday but has anyone else had this happen? I just recently had my yearly exam and everything was good and my pap was normal.

Hi, i had sex the next day after getting my copper coil fitted…is this okay?? I didn’t really have any pain or discomfort or anything after, i got it fitted friday morning it’s now Saturday evening and I haven’t experienced any cramping. I felt a bit tired and slight pain is a couple hours after fitting it but that was it.

The doctors said wait a few days bc it might be sore and they used tools n things so said it could cause some discomfort but I didn’t feel that. So question is…was that the right decision?

I decided to get a paragard iud yesterday, and so far so good. The insertion experience was weird only because of the laughing gas I had, but otherwise it went very well. I have had some spotting, and am nearing ovulation. I will update how my first period is with it!

Hi, my husband and I are hoping to start trying for a baby in the next 2 years, and I’ve had my IUD for about 4 years now. I’m scared about struggling to get pregnant, having a miscarriage, etc. I know everyone’s experience is different, but I’d love to hear from anyone who’s had their IUD removed and started trying to conceive. How long did it take you to get pregnant? Did you have any difficulties? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences and any advice you have.

Okay so I’ve had the copper iud for 4 months and this month my period was late by like 3/4 days but I did end up getting my period however on day two of it being late I took a digital pregnancy test at home and it came back positive so then I went to the emergency room and my blood and urine tests were negative however I did get diagnosed with a uti, I know the blood was negative but I’m still very freaked out and I will test again but this has literally been the scariest experience of my whole life just wanted to know if anyone has experienced similar?

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.

Extreme severe pain day after insertion. Went to emergency room and they gave naproxen. It’s the day after but I’m still feeling a lot of pain despite on naproxen. Is this normal? Does this mean something is wrong if I’m still feeling pain and it’s not subsiding even with this painkiller?

Should I go back?

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! 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 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.

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.

I had my iud inserted yesterday and had normal cramping. Slept fine. Woke up this morning and as soon as I left bed to walk I had immense pain I could not stand walk or even sit it was horrible. I usually get painful period cramps but this type of pain wasn’t ordinary. I knew something was up. I was taking ibuprofen but it wasn’t helping, neither was a heating pad. I thought it was possibly placed incorrectly, or it dislodged itself.

I went to a&e and after waiting hours, the doctor used a speculum (hate this so much) to see inside and she was able to see one of the threads so she wasn’t too concerned about the placement. She did a vaginal examination and a pelvic one and could see I was in so much pain. She then said it’s possible that I have pelvic inflammatory disease and a possible infection. Maybe I had a yeast infection beforehand that I wasn’t aware about and this made it worse? I don’t know. She referred me for an ultrasound which is what I’m waiting for.

She prescribed me naproxen with lansoprazole, ofloxacin and metronidazole to take for 7 days. (Painkiller and antibiotics).

Girls listen to your body. You know when something is not right. If anything feels unusual please get emergency help. I knew these pains weren’t normal. And I really didn’t think I would be susceptible to PID or an infection almost 24 hours after the insertion.

I am planning to take it out after my next cycle. I only had this in as an emergency contraception. But i definitely will not be keeping it in long term if it’s already affected me this much.

Pray for me please 🙏

I’m currently a little over 3 months postpartum and had my copper IUD inserted about 2 months ago at my 6 week post-partum appointment . Lately, I’ve been experiencing these random episodes of pain that literally feel like I’m having labor contractions all over again.
The pain comes out of nowhere, and it’s SO intense that it brings me to my knees and has me holding my breath until it passes. 😭 It’s not just regular period cramps — it feels like actual contractions.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this with the copper IUD, especially after having a baby? Is this something that can happen a couple of months after insertion, or should I be concerned that something is wrong with my IUD?
I’m trying to figure out if this is something other people have experienced or if I need to get checked out. Any advice or personal experiences would be appreciated! ❤️

I went for Copper IUD Insert for my first time Today process was soooo smooth I didn't feel anything But I used Laughing Gas (paid $95) for it was worth it .
After process they gave me 2 ibuprofen the gave me another one to take after 8hrs
Note: I am 4months Postpartum (2nd c section)
No period yet Due to Breastfeeding , I will update you once it's return

If you have gotten pregnant on the Copper IUD could you share your story? I’m looking for either positive or negative.

They always say check your strings but I was never able to feel them from the beginning.
I’m a week away from my period and I’m spotting a bit. And I potentially got a positive test this morning; going to confirm with another test tomorrow. I’m only 4 months PP and had a c-section so I’m terrified of a new pregnancy this early. Not to mention the fact that IUD pregnancies come with increase risk of ectopic.

So I guess I just want to hear other peoples experiences.

Thanks

I had it fitted yesterday and pain was able to subside with painkillers. I woke up this morning in no pain, but as soon as I started moving around to go toilet and make breakfast the pain was so so immense I nearly fainted and had to remain seated otherwise I would have dropped. I’m still in so so so so much pain this doesn’t feel like period cramps at all I don’t know what to do. The pain is going down my left leg and I’m scared that the IUD is dislodged or coming out.

I called 999 they refrrred me to a clinician but I need an ambulance. I have no one to take me to a&e and I can’t go alone in a taxi because I can’t stand or move i’m in so much pain.

I got this as an emergency contraception so I can’t even take it out so soon because I need it to work. I’m in so much pain please help

Just coming on here to say us women have a lot of fighting to do. I’ve had the Copper iud for 2 1/2 years, in which my acne got worse and I’ve had such a decline in mental health I’ve began taking SSRIS. I’m talking panic attacks like never before, anxiety and OCD at an all time high. After reading this group- researching and talking with others, I am going to get mine removed. I am very in tune with my body so figuring out my metal decline has been a priority of mine, I am not sure why it has taken me so long to put 2:2 together (because they tell us this doesn’t happen.) I plan to update 2-3 months post taking it out, along with upping my daily zinc.

hi all! i got my copper IUD removed around 2 weeks ago on like day 23 of my cycle. it's currently day 37 and while i feel a little crampy, moody and getting headaches, my period is nowhere to be found. is this normal? i also haven't had sex or like any sexual contact with a boy in like 8 months so pregnancy is entirely out of the question.

i read that some of you guys have experienced similar things after removal and that it eventually came. idk, i guess i just wanted some reassurance and hopefully i can update this post when it does come to help reassure others. please share stories below because i think i'm starting to freak out 😅

update: finally got my period the next day on day 38!!!!hope this helps someone who is also worried 🤞🏽