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Copper IUD unexplainable bursts of pain throughout cycle

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shornah08331
shornah08331

I have had my IUD copper coil in for 10 weeks now, initially it was fine but often I get this awful pain what I can only describe as really intense ovultion pain almost as if the coil is "digging in" I check my strings regularly and they seem fine. Does anyone else get this or know what it could be? Thanks in advance. 

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  • m0nstereater
    m0nstereater shornah08331

    Posted

    This happened to me my last period! It was horrible. I thought my iud was coming out bc of the pain and I never really have cramps. Everything seems to be back to normal though. I'm on my period now and no intense pains. Hope you're feeling better

  • shornah08331
    shornah08331

    Posted

    Thanks. I feel fine at the moment had a few twinges like the pain was starting again today but luckily didn't amount to anything. It's horrendous when it comes it causes me to become breathless and to double over, I am soon to return to work since having my son and honestly thinking of having it taken out. I cannot deal with the period pain or that unexplainable pain I get randomly through my cycle, esp whilst standing all day. x

  • daniela48092
    daniela48092 shornah08331

    Posted

    I had the copper for about 5 months, my first period seemed fine, but from then on it was absolutely unbearable, I had to cancel anything for the entire time I had my period. I was out of the country for 3 months and could not contact my doctor, but the pain only lasted while I had my period. Then, when I returned and went for a check-up they told me it was misplaced and took it out. It also turns out I have a tilted uterus and they said that's why it must've hurt so much because the iud was not staying in place. You should go for a vaginal ultrasound to check that it's still in place

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