Spotting, which can happen with a bunch of different methods, does not make you lose that much blood, even though it might seem like it.[1]
\nStill not working? You may have more luck with a method that provides estrogen during part of your cycle. Consider the pill, patch, or the ring.
\nTry a different method: Hormonal IUD and Non-hormonal IUD
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\nYou should be fine as long as you are careful not to pull on the IUD strings, which you should not need to worry about too much since the string of a tampon is outside of your vagina, and the strings of your IUD should be inside the vagina up near your cervix. (If you find that your IUD strings are anywhere near your tampon strings, you should see your health care provider because your IUD might be expelled.)[1]
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\nYou may be able to find some stories online about people removing their IUD. We do not recommend trying it. There is not enough research at this point to know if it is safe. If you are not happy with your IUD, going to your provider to get it removed will give you a chance to talk about other options for pregnancy prevention or about getting pregnant [1].
\nIf you are ready to get pregnant, you can talk with your provider about things you should do to prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
\nStill not working? If you want something that lasts for a while and is easy to use, the implant might be another good option.
\nTry a different method: implant
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\nIUD insertion pain can vary from person to person. Unfortunately, there is not a great drug to take to make insertion less painful.
\nYou can try taking ibuprofen beforehand the insertion and make sure you get the IUD inserted when your cervix is open, such as when you are on your period or ovulating. Even if there is some pain, it might be worth it for years of pregnancy-free sex [1].
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\nIUD expulsion can occur in a small percentage of women in the first year after insertion. Expulsion can be more likely for women who [1]:
\nPartial expulsion may mean that the IUD was not quite in the right position: it may have been too low in the uterus and just worked its way out. This could be something that happened around the time of insertion or may be related to uterine characteristics, such as size, angle, or presence of conditions like fibroids that can cause irregular shape. For women who have an IUD expulsion, the chance of expelling a 2nd IUD may be higher – in the 20% range (up to 30% in some studies)[1].
\nStill not working? If you like the ease of using an IUD but are having problems with expulsion, you could try switching to the implant – a long-acting and low-maintenance option.
\nTry a different method: implant
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\nStill not working? If you like the ease of using an IUD, but find that the side effects do not get better with time or painkillers, try switching to an implant Try a different method: implant
The IUD should not hurt your partner. You may have heard that the IUD strings can bother men while having sex, but most partners cannot even feel the strings. If your partner can feel the strings, and it bothers him, your healthcare provider might be able to trim them. Plus, they usually soften over time [1].
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