IUD and severe pain

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-05-2003
IUD and severe pain
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Thu, 08-05-2004 - 10:36pm
I had a Minera IUD inserted in June of 2003 after the birth of my second child. I have been one of the lucky ones that intially experienced no pain or periods. The last couple months I've been experienceing progressively worse diarehea and severe abdominal pain. Dh thinks this could be related to my IUD. Anyone have experience with this? Which Dr. should I see my family physican or my Gyno?
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2004
Thu, 08-05-2004 - 10:49pm
Hi

I've got a copper IUD, but I know that if I was having severe pain and diarrhea, I would go to which ever doctor I could get to the fastest. Never heasitate to call either your gyn or family dr if you're ever having problems!

Get well soon!

Jenn