The IUD can sometimes come out by itself (about 5% of all IUDs).The hormonal IUD might give you irregular or light bleeding.The copper IUD can cause an allergic reaction, but this is very rare.A copper IUD might give you more bleeding and cramping during your period, but this usually gets better over time.
There is a very small risk of damage to the uterus (about 1 in 1000 people).There is a small risk of infection (about 1%) when an IUD is put in.There are some risks from having an IUD put in: Some people feel pain, cramps or dizziness when the IUD is put in or taken out.There is no evidence of an extra risk of cancer. Studies show that IUDs do not cause pimples, headaches, sore breasts, nausea, mood changes, loss of sex drive or weight gain. The Mirena (a hormonal IUD) can help with period bleeding and pain, and most people will have light bleeding or no periods at all.The hormonal IUD has a very small amount of hormones and most people have no side effects from this.The copper IUD can also be used as emergency contraception.The copper IUD does not contain any hormones.You don’t need to think about contraception every day.After that, you will be able to get pregnant Reversible – you can choose to have it taken out at any time.Long acting – it lasts for between 3 and 10 years depending on the type of IUD.If you think you might be pregnant, talk with your doctor as soon as possible.
If you do get pregnant with an IUD in, there is no extra risk for your baby, but there is a risk of complication in the pregnancy. Pregnancy is very rare with an IUD in place. Yes, you will be able to get pregnant as soon as the IUD is taken out. CAN I GET PREGNANT AFTER THE IUD IS TAKEN OUT? With a hormonal IUD (Mirena or Jaydess), you might have spotting in the first few months and then light or no periods. With a copper IUD, your periods might be longer, heavier and more painful, especially in the first few months. Most people notice some changes to their period. The IUD is free, for New Zealand residents, but you may need to pay a $5 prescription fee. You will need to pay for both appointments (unless you are under 22). You might need two appointments to get an IUD - one to check if it's right for you and one to have it put in. Only 1 in 100 people will get pregnant each year. HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?Ĭopper and hormonal IUDs are at least 99% effective. Sometimes, sperm does reach the egg (fertilisation) so the IUD stops the egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus. The hormones or the copper stop the sperm reaching the egg. The removal threads come out of your cervix and curl up inside the top of your vagina – they don’t hang outside. If you are having penis in vagina sex, your partner should not be able to feel it. You can’t feel it or tell it is there except by checking for the threads. During this time the nurse or doctor will explain how the insertion is done and will give you instructions about what to expect once your IUD is in place. The procedure itself takes about five to 10 minutes, but your appointment will take about 30 minutes. The IUD is put in your uterus by an experienced nurse or doctor.