Sage-Tips

How common is heavy bleeding with copper IUD?

According to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), women with copper IUDs tend to have periods that are 20 to 50\% heavier for 12 months after their placement. However, some women report heavy periods and irregular bleeding lasting for years.

Is it normal to bleed a lot after Paragard?

Bleeding is common after all IUD insertions. The Paragard, or Copper containing IUD, can make your menses heavier, longer, or more uncomfortable, especially in the first several cycles after insertion.

Why am I bleeding so much 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.

Does copper coil make periods heavier?

Your periods may become heavier, longer or more painful with a copper IUD. However, this change can be only very slight and most women find that they don’t notice the slight increase in blood loss. If it is a problem, you may want to change to another type of device called an intrauterine system (IUS).

Why is copper IUD bad?

Some of the more serious, rarer side effects listed include ectopic pregnancy, sepsis, pelvic inflammatory disease, embedment, perforation of the uterine wall or cervix during insertion, expulsion of the device and menstrual cycle pattern changes.

How do you stop the bleeding from a copper IUD?

When reassurance is not sufficient, or the bleeding is especially heavy, a short course of ibuprofen during menses may reduce bleeding. A short course can be repeated in several months, but it is not desirable to use for an extended period. Iron tablets may be given to reduce chances of anemia.

Why is paragard bad?

In rare cases, having Paragard incorrectly placed in your uterus may cause severe infections, which can cause pain. Examples of these infections include actinomycosis and PID. Severe infections could lead to life threatening sepsis. (For more information about these conditions, see “Serious side effects” above.)

How heavy is too heavy for a period?

If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding. If you have this type of bleeding, you should see a doctor. Untreated heavy or prolonged bleeding can stop you from living your life to the fullest.

Does the copper IUD make you smell?

While patients do sometimes have some temporary side effects when they first get an IUD – they usually go away after a few months when their body gets used to it. An IUD should never be causing a weird smell, itching, redness, or other irritation. These are all signs of infection and should be checked out asap.

Is it common to miss a period while on ParaGard?

Yes: Missing periods occasionally, with or without a paragard, is perfectly normal. To have a monthly period, you have to ovulate (release an egg).

Can you get pregnant on ParaGard?

Less than 1 percent of women who use ParaGard will get pregnant in the first year of typical use. Over time, risk of pregnancy in women who use ParaGard remains low. If you do conceive while using ParaGard, you’re at high risk of an ectopic pregnancy — when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube.

How long did you bleed after the ParaGard insertion?

It is normal to experience some spotting or bleeding after the IUD insertion. The adjusting period lasts about three to six months. Spotting and vaginal bleeding during these months are considered normal, especially during the first month after IUD insertion. However, it is also normal not to spot or have vaginal bleeding after insertion.

How long does paraguard last?

Paragard is a small IUD (intrauterine device) that prevents pregnancy for as long as you want—up to 10 years.