During ParaGard insertion, you may experience
dizziness, fainting, nausea, low blood pressure
or a slower than normal heart rate. Your health care provider will likely suggest that you stay lying down for a few minutes to allow these side effects to pass.
Is copper IUD bad for your body?
The copper IUD (Paragard)
doesn’t cause weight gain
. Because the copper IUD is hormone-free, it doesn’t have many side effects at all. Some people do have heavier, longer periods and more cramping, especially for the first few months.
Why is Paragard bad?
It may move outside the uterus and cause
scarring, infection
, damage to other organs, pain, or infertility. Surgery may be needed. Excessive pain or vaginal bleeding during placement of Paragard, pain or bleeding that gets worse after placement, or not being able to feel the threads may happen with perforation.
Can Paragard make you gain weight?
Copper IUDs and Weight Gain
Weight gain isn’t listed as a side effect of ParaGard. Anecdotal evidence from women using the device indicates IUDs cause weight gain, but
scientific evidence is inconclusive
.
What to expect after getting the Paragard?
Everyone is different, and some women may experience discomfort during or after insertion. As Paragard goes in, you may
feel cramping or pinching
; some women feel faint, nauseated, or dizzy for a few minutes afterward.
Is Paragard removal painful?
Some women experience discomfort during removal
; however, the procedure generally takes minutes. In rare cases, Paragard may be hard to remove because it is stuck in the uterus. Surgery may sometimes be needed to remove Paragard.
Can the copper IUD cause smelly discharge?
Although an IUD is effective at preventing pregnancy in the long term, it’s still a foreign object and
may irritate sensitive tissue
. Some people anecdotally report anything from brown to watery to smelly discharge with IUDs. While a range in discharge can be normal, some changes may be a sign of infection.
Can I be fingered with an IUD?
“If you try to grab [the strings], you would probably find them to be slippery, especially with vaginal secretions,” he says. Even ob/gyns, who have much more expertise in IUD removal than the average person,
don’t use their fingers to remove these devices
.
What is a major disadvantage of using an IUD?
IUDs are associated with
a risk of uterine perforation at the time of insertion
(1%). Increased dysmenorrhea and blood loss may occur in the first few cycles with use of the Copper T380. The intrauterine device does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.
What are the disadvantages of copper IUD?
- Heavier periods: Some people experience heavier periods with a copper IUD. Therefore, these IUDs may not be a good choice for people who have painful periods or endometriosis.
- Copper allergies: People who have an allergy to copper or Wilson’s disease cannot safely use copper IUDs.
Does IUD make you smell?
While patients do sometimes have some temporary side effects when they first get an IUD – they usually go away after a few months when their body gets used to it.
An IUD should never be causing a weird smell, itching
, redness, or other irritation. These are all signs of infection and should be checked out asap.
Did you lose weight after removing Paragard?
Since copper IUDs don’t affect your hormones, it stands to reason
they wouldn’t cause any changes in weight
, while in place or after removal. ParaGard, the copper IUD, doesn’t list weight gain as a potential side effect.
Does IUD cause belly fat?
Most available IUDs contain hormones called progestins that help prevent pregnancy. Gaining weight after getting an IUD could be due to water retention and bloating, rather
than a gain in body fat
. Two brands of hormonal IUDs, Mirena and Liletta, mention weight gain as a potential side effect.
How long does period last on ParaGard?
What to expect from insertion to 6 months. In the first
two to three months
on Paragard, your periods will be heavier than they were before. They’ll also last longer than they once did, and you may have more cramps.
How long do cramps last after ParaGard?
If you have a copper IUD, like ParaGard, you may have more cramping. But you should feel better after
a few months
as your uterus gets used to it. Hormonal IUDs, like Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, and Skyla, tend to cause less cramping. For some women, cramping lasts 1-2 days after the IUD goes in.
Can you use a tampon with ParaGard?
Yes
. You may use tampons while using Paragard.
