We also describe side effects of an IUD and when to see a doctor. It may take the body several months to get used to an IUD. During this time, a person is more likely to experience breakthrough bleeding, or bleeding between periods. This is also called spotting. When a person experiences this spotting just after sex, it may seem as though the sex has caused the bleeding.
A doctor places an IUD through the vagina, then through the cervix and into the uterus. The IUD has stiff plastic strings on one end so that a doctor can remove it at a later date.
A person can sometimes feel the strings of an IUD in the vagina, but they should not cause discomfort or bleeding after sex. If a sexual partner can feel the strings during sex, and if this is bothersome, a doctor may be able to shorten the strings. 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. If a person experiences either, they should see a doctor to ensure that the device is in place and that no other condition, such as a cervical infection, is responsible. Anyone who suspects that their IUD is dislodged should contact a doctor right away.
Displaced IUDs cannot protect against pregnancy. In a scientific review published in , researchers estimated that 0. Rarely, cervical cancer can also cause postcoital bleeding. Bleeding after sex once is not usually a cause for concern, but see a doctor if it happens frequently.
The doctor may perform a physical exam and check whether the IUD is in place. Birth control patch. Birth control ring. Cervical barrier diaphragm. Copper IUD. Depo-Provera injections. Emergency methods. Fertility awareness.
Permanent methods. Text Size. Using Mirena Mirena must be inserted in a doctor's office or clinic. Changes to your menstrual cycle and other side effects Mirena will change your menstrual cycle and eventually make your periods much lighter. Advantages very effective neither partner can feel an IUD during sex the woman controls this method of birth control can remain in place for five years Disadvantages cost does not protect against sexually transmitted infections unpredictable bleeding and other side effects particularly in the first few months increased risk of pelvic infection mainly associated with insertion increased risk of benign ovarian cysts may be difficult to insert in some women rarely may puncture the wall of the uterus Jump to top page.
However, different IUDs can cause different changes to your bleeding pattern. 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.
Changes to your bleeding pattern can happen with any of these IUDs. Prolonged bleeding and unscheduled bleeding are the most common changes.
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