What are the Advantages of an IUD? (IUD FAST FACT #14, @dr_dervaitis)

Dr. Kristina Dervaitis, a Gynecologist in Newmarket, Ontario (Canada) answers your IUD questions in this series of one minute videos.

Please note: this channel is provided as a volunteer public health education initiative (not for profit, no industry support, the channel is not monetized with ads). This channel is not intended to provide personalized medical advice. Dr. Dervaitis received her MD in 2000 and completed her OB/Gyn residency training in 2005 at Western University.

[rizalinejoyl.agustin]

Hi, Dr. Kristina.
Hoping you'll see this😁

I currently have a copper IUD and previously I went for a check up and the strings are missing, I was not able to notice if it had drop or whatsoever(sorry). I was advised to have my IUD rwmoved when I get my period but unfortunately I have been 4 days delayed and also during my previous check up I experience a spotting and minor pains also.

Is it possible that I may be pregnant?

[annap]

Thanks for the video. Will having an IUD stop fibroids from growing?

[jhovanlastimosa]

Is it normal that i dont feel my string for almost 5yrs.. Do i need to worry about it..
Because until now.. I cant sleep.worrying to much.. Because i always feel pain on my lower part of my stomach.. On the left side.. I am worry about this..i.u.d stomach cramps evrytime in my period day.. I hope u read it maam.. Thank you

[samisketch]

Can you tell me if the production of cervical mucus after intercourse is normal? Since I got my iud everytime I engage in intercourse after I seem to produce a more than normal amount of cervical mucus is that normal

[dwnuo]

Hi Dr. C. I have painful sex when my partner hitting too deep. I have my copper iud check and ultrasound check, they said the iud is in place. There is no reason I should feel pain. Is this normal? And sometimes I feel pain when I poop too.

[tinea.]

I've been watching your videos for a while now and decided to get an IUD. Been on the pill for the past 5yrs and so far its amazing fuss free yay!

Just that I'm experiencing post pill breakout, im afraid it would turn to acne. Can u advice on natural or medical remedies? How long the breakout typically lasts

[jeddgraham]

What if I get decidual cast shedding when I get my period, does that mean my IUD will fall out?