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Understanding IUDs
From Planned Parenthood Federation of America
1996
Warnings That Something Is Wrong With Your IUD
Tell your clinician immediately if you are not able to find and feel the string; if you think you might be pregnant; or if you have:
- severe cramping or increasing pain in the lower abdomen that may be associated with feeling faint
- pain or bleeding during sex
- unexplained fever and/or chills
- increased or bad-smelling discharge
- a missed, late, or unusually light period
- unexplained vaginal bleeding after the usual adjustment phase
If you can't feel the IUD string, your uterus might have pushed out the IUD without your knowing it. It's also possible, although rare, that the IUD may have worked through your uterus into your abdomen. This could result in an internal injury. In either case, medical attention is required.
If you feel the hard plastic bottom of the "T" of the IUD against the cervix, it is not in the correct position and is not protecting you against pregnancy. Tell your clinician immediately.
If your periods last much longer than usual or the flow is much heavier than usual, you may become anemic. In that case, it may be necessary to have the IUD removed.
If you have severe pain or cramps in the abdomen, pain while having sex, or an abnormal discharge or fever, you may have a pelvic infection. Medical treatment may be necessary. The longer you wait to find out, the worse the infection may become.
Continue - Removal
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