Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part V

The IUD has certain downsides that comprise the high pricing in inserting it, no safeguard against sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s and the requirement of a doctor for its removal.

Drawbacks of using LNg IUD

The LNg IUD could lead to non-cancerous or benign formations known as ovarian cysts that normally subside on their own.

The LNg IUD could be the reason behind hormone-related side effects much alike OC pills or oral contraceptives that include tenderness in the breasts, moodiness, recurrent headaches and pimples or acne eruptions. This is uncommon. However, when the side effects do occur, they normally fade away subsequent to the initial few months.

Pregnancy alongside inserted IUD

If pregnancy occurs when IUD is in place, then the doctor would suggest its removal. This is recommended as the IUD could lead to miscarriage or premature delivery though the IUD would not lead to any congenital anomalies.

IUD removal in the initial trimester of pregnancy aids in lowering the likelihood of miscarriage or premature delivery. However, even removing the IUD could also lead to miscarriage. As pregnancy advances, the likelihood of miscarriage is reduced on IUD removal rather than leaving it in place.

When to seek medical assistance

Those women that are using IUD must be vigilant regarding certain perilous signs that signal an underlying grave issue associated with the IUD that could include:

• Periods being delayed after insertion of copper IUD or unusual spotting or quite heavy bleeding.
• Stomach pain, severe cramps or pains in the abdomen associated with sexual contact.
• Infected with or being exposed to a STD or sexually transmitted disease or signs of a vaginal infection like unnatural vaginal discharge.
• Feeling unwell or fever that is 100.4°F or 38°C or more.
• The IUD threads absent or are felt to be more long or short than usual. In such case, condoms must be used till the doctor has examined the IUD.
• Having heavy or extended vaginal bleeding.
• Skipped a menstrual cycle, except if one is having LNg IUD wherein it is usual to skip a period or menses coming to a halt and must not be a reason for worry. Those having an LNg IUD and have skipped a period with doubts of a pregnancy, then it is vital to meet up with the doctor. IUDs have high efficiency rates, but if one is apprehensive then a pregnancy test could be done.

Read more at: Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part IV

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