Sage-Tips

Can menstrual cup interfere with IUD?

“The quick answer up until recently was yes, it’s safe,” says Shieva Ghofrany, MD, co-founder of the women’s health site A Tribe Called V. “The IUD sits inside the uterine cavity, while the menstrual cup sits inside the vagina.” If they’re in separate places, they shouldn’t interfere with one another.

Can a diva cup pull out IUD?

The suction can pull out the IUD when the cup is removed. DivaCup’s website suggests people wait three months after they’ve gotten their IUD inserted before using the product. It’s crucial to release the seal of the cup before removing it from the vagina, as the suction can pull out your IUD.

Can you wear a flex cup with an IUD?

The short and simple answer here is yes, it is safe to use a menstrual cup if you also have an IUD. But that answer comes with a couple caveats: While uncommon, there is a risk of dislodging, displacing, or removing the IUD by pulling on the IUD string while removing your menstrual cup, including Flex Cup™.

What happens if you get your period with an IUD?

Hormonal IUDs may make your periods lighter. Some people don’t get periods at all while on them. Copper IUDs often make periods heavier and crampier. However, this may not be a permanent change.

Can I use tampons with IUD?

Yes, you can use a tampon if you have an IUD (intrauterine device). When the IUD is placed, it is guided through your vagina and cervix and then into the uterus. The IUD stays in the uterus—not in the vagina, where a tampon is used.

Which one is the best IUD?

Hormonal IUDs Highly effective: Both hormonal and nonhormonal IUDs are over 99 percent effective. However, a 2015 study found that hormonal IUDs are more effective than copper IUDs. More regular periods: Some people find that the hormones in an IUD regulate their periods or even make their periods disappear.

Can you accidentally pull your IUD out?

It’s not that people can’t technically pull out their own IUDs. It does happen accidentally, albeit rarely. An occasional mishap with a tampon or a menstrual cup is the typical scenario.

Can I use a tampon with my IUD?

Why am I bleeding with an IUD?

An IUD can sometimes become displaced. If this happens, and the IUD moves partially out of the cervix or into the vagina, a person could experience some bleeding after sex. Displacement also usually causes cramping and discomfort. Pain and bleeding after sex are not typical side effects of an IUD.

Can a dry tampon pull out an IUD?

Although it’s theoretically possible for a tampon to dislodge or pull out an IUD, cases are extremely rare. So there’s really little need to worry. If you’re concerned, just remember to check your IUD strings each month. And if it makes you feel more comfortable, use other period products when your period comes around.