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Side effects of an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil
After you get an IUD fitted:
- you might have some period-like pain for a few days
- you may have some bleeding between your periods
- your periods may become heavier, longer or more painful – this may improve after a few months
- you have a small chance of getting thrush that keeps coming back – talk to your GP if this happens
Your partner should not be able to feel your IUD threads during sex.
If they can and it’s a problem, see a doctor or nurse to get the threads checked.
Information:
Find out about choosing a method of contraception, including side effects and risks of different methods.
How well an IUD works
An IUD is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
This means that less than 1 in 100 women using an IUD as their method of contraception get pregnant each year.
Risks of an IUD
An IUD is very safe, but there are some rare risks, including:
- pelvic infections, usually within 3 weeks of having an IUD fitted
- your IUD moving or coming out, usually within 3 months after it’s fitted
- damage to the womb
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