Anonymous
2 years
Questions on IUCD: side effects & pain
Hi I am a married woman who is currently taking OCP, Yasmin. I’ve already on my 2nd month of taking this OCP. However I am thinking of using IUCD as contraception as I am starting to feel side effects of Yasmin ie: mood swings and breast pain. I’d like to know the side effects of IUCD and whether it is painful when inserting it. Thanks
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
2 years
Greetings,
Thank you for choosing us to get an opinion regarding your health issues.
For your information, the common IUD side effects include:
- irregular bleeding for several months
- lighter or shorter periods or no periods at all
- symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which include headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and skin blemishes
Some discomfort is common and expected with an IUD insertion. Up to 70% of people who have not given birth report feeling mild to moderate discomfort during the insertion process. Most commonly, the discomfort is short-lived.
I hope the above statement does help you in a way and if you need further assistance and explanations from us, you can talk to our doctor online. Thank you.