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sigzag1994 t1_ivhkh0i wrote

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I’ve had one for 3 years and unfortunately for me it has destroyed my sex life. Sex is now very uncomfortable and I have low libido, still (I was told these issues would resolve over time). I have gotten checked to make sure it is positioned correctly, and it is. I also have super painful (though light flow) periods that last like 10 days. Barely any blood but lots of cramping.

Most people seem to like IUDs so maybe I’m just unlucky.

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Mercuryblade18 t1_ivhx620 wrote

Sounds like aommething else is going on that may not be the IUD, I'd ask your doctor about pelvic floor physical therapy or evaluations for other causes of low libido and pelvic pain. You can also have it removed and try a different form of contraception to see if you have better results.

Very little hormone becomes systemic with the IUD hence why it has better side effects profiles that pills, rings, shots or the arm implant.

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sigzag1994 t1_ividilo wrote

Was never an issue before the IUD

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LowlyScrub t1_iviozcy wrote

You could have pissed some muscles off during the insertion. Have something shoved through your cervix is quite jarring. I was cramping terribly for 2 days.

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sigzag1994 t1_ivircpa wrote

2 days sure, but multiple years?

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LowlyScrub t1_ivirzva wrote

I don't know, muscles are wild down there. Not saying your suspicions aren't reasonable, just that you shouldn't discount your pelvic floor causing issues. I feel like I am constantly fighting the keep my hips, lower back, and lower abs loose.

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Mercuryblade18 t1_ivilqgn wrote

Why do you still have your IUD? Remove it and see if your symptoms improve.

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sigzag1994 t1_ivir96r wrote

Fair question. The insertion process was so horrifically painful that I was afraid of the removal process. Also I never had a good track record with BC pills, so once I had the IUD in I tried to stick it out

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