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What Causes Lower Abdominal Cramps And Back Pain Post Insertion Of IUD?

I m 21 year old female and got an IUD in February. I ve never been pregnant. I was told to check for the strings every so often. I ve been having lower cramping in my pelvic area , some back pain and a something doesn t feel right feeling. It doesnt feel like period cramps. I had what I thought was my period July 21st but was just spotting. Not sure if that s from having the IUD for a little while periods are not as consistent as before the IUD. As I check the strings for my IUD one seems longer than the other then when I ve checked it before. I feel as if I almost can feel part of the IUD plastic, but not sure if that s actually it or the string. I had unprotected sex July 4th and that seems to be when this has started. I m wondering how urgent it is for me to go in. I ve made a Dr appointment but I am unable to get in until August 29th. Should I take a trip to urgent care or the emergency room or wait until my Dr appointment.
Fri, 9 Aug 2019
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Hello,

After insertion of IUD, commonly patients have lower abdominal cramps, spotting, brown discharge off & on. No worries it goes away as the body adjusts with the device.

Since your IUD strings feel longer or shorter than the last time you checked & you can feel a part of the IUD plastic, it looks like your IUD got displaced.

You are suggested to visit your gyne at the earliest & get physically examined & treated. Yes, you can get pregnant if your IUD got displaced.

Take emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Always make your partner use a condom, condom protects you from STD.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Lower Abdominal Cramps And Back Pain Post Insertion Of IUD?

Hello, After insertion of IUD, commonly patients have lower abdominal cramps, spotting, brown discharge off & on. No worries it goes away as the body adjusts with the device. Since your IUD strings feel longer or shorter than the last time you checked & you can feel a part of the IUD plastic, it looks like your IUD got displaced. You are suggested to visit your gyne at the earliest & get physically examined & treated. Yes, you can get pregnant if your IUD got displaced. Take emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Always make your partner use a condom, condom protects you from STD. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician