After the IUD

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2004
After the IUD
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Wed, 10-20-2004 - 2:06pm
Okay need some imput. I had an IUD put in yesterday.. the process was painful he almost didn't get it in. Apparently my uterus was "curvy" ?? Luckily my boyfriend was there. Has anyone felt funny the day after? I'm sore which i guess is to be expected but still a little weak if you will.
Can you please tell me what to expect? I also heard these had a high rate of infection which scares me.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: eamom1
Wed, 10-20-2004 - 6:13pm
I've had the mirena for over a year now and absolutely love it.The first few months my periods were heavier than normal and lasted 16+ days and came every two weeks but they got easier and lighter each month to where now if I have a period I'll just spot a few days.I went from using a double pack of kotex overnights pads to a few pantiliners each month.WOW!! The cramps came and went for a while (sometimes they were pretty strong) and now basicly I get a few "twinges" around that time of the month.I was sore for a few days or so after having it put in.I've heard that about the infections (from the message board here) but haven't had one myself...good luck
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-11-2004
In reply to: eamom1
Wed, 10-20-2004 - 9:43pm

I felt a little crampy the day I got mine inserted, and kind of delicate, but by the next day I was feeling great, with only the occasional cramp. Just keep taking ibuprofen to help control the cramps.

There is not a high rate of infection, actually infections are pretty rare from having an IUD inserted.