5. Nausea and stomach ache
Uncommonly, another IUD side effect that you may experience after insertion is nausea. This transient condition is usually associated with progestin-containing IUD. If the nausea persists for long and is associated with frequent vomiting, consult a doctor immediately to rule out any infection
6. Vaginal infection
One of the fairly serious side effects that you may experience after insertion of the IUD is infection. The infection you experience usually occurs in the vagina. This is possible if there is an undetected infection or if the IUD was possibly contaminated before insertion.
Note that the possibility of ascending infection is very small. As reported by the Office on Women’s Health, after installation, your risk of developing an infection in your reproductive organs does increase. Even so, it does not mean that every woman who uses an IUD as a contraceptive will experience this condition.
7. IUD position shifts
One possibility that can occur from the use of the IUD is that it shifts its position in the uterus. In fact, this position can shift all the way out of your womb. Therefore, it is important that you regularly check the position of the IUD thread. This can help you ensure that the IUD is still in its original position.
If you’re concerned that the IUD has shifted or the IUD thread isn’t felt, use backup contraception until you have time to see a doctor.
8. Other IUD side effects
Not only that, the actual use of the IUD does have a variety of potential side effects. However, the IUD side effects are still quite temporary. For example, another side effect that may also occur when you have an IUD inserted is the development of acne.
Not only that, other mild IUD side effects are body aches and pains, to sore breasts after IUD insertion. These side effects are more likely to occur when you use a hormonal IUD.
How to deal with IUD side effects?
Actually, you don’t have to worry too much about the side effects of IUD insertion. Why? Because the side effects of using an IUD often only last for the first few months of use. This happens because your body is still adapting to the presence of the IUD in the uterus.
However, this condition does not interfere with your daily activities or routines. In addition, there are various ways that you can address the IUD side effects.
- Take pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, paracetamol, or naproxen to reduce pain.
- Use a warm compress right on the area under the stomach that feels uncomfortable, to relieve cramps and pain.
- Use a pantyliner for some time to absorb any bleeding or irregular blood spots.
However, you need to be careful about any IUD side effects that you experience after insertion. If the side effects you experience continue to appear for months and do not go away, it’s better if you go to the doctor.
Tell your doctor about any conditions and symptoms you are experiencing. Avoid solving health problems without the supervision or advice of your doctor.
Learn more about Contraception here.
This article was first published on Hello Sehat.
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