How does an IUD work? | 3D animation

How does it feel to get an IUD inserted? What can I expect after an IUD insertion procedure? How soon after getting an IUD can I have sex? In this video, we will go over questions you may have about hormonal (Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla, and Liletta) and copper (ParaGard) IUDs. You will learn about its mechanism of action, its effectiveness, and its side effects.

Time codes:
0:00 What is an IUD?
0:34 Hormonal IUDs
0:53 Copper IUDs
1:00 How does it feel to get an IUD inserted?
1:20 Side effects
1:33 What can I expect after IUD insertion?
1:37 Cramps
1:43 Lighter periods
1:57 When can I get pregnant after IUD removal?
2:05 How soon after getting an IUD can I have sex?
2:22 Emergency Contraception
2:41 Weight gain? Sex drive? STD?

How does an IUD work? | 3D animation

[dr.paulinemoyaert]

Thank you for watching my video. If you liked it, please consider giving it a thumbs up 👍. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help you ☺.

[kelseymaev]

If you’re watching this before you get an iud you need to ask them for pain management. IT HURTS. Not “a little pressure” not a “little pinch”. It hurts be your own advocate and demand your comfort for this procedure.

[ovwudwi]

Do your own research! Read blogs from real people, not the manufacturer. There have been MANY class action lawsuits against IUDs due to the amount of long-term side effects it has. I had the hormonal type, so I can not speak about the copper type. Please, understand it most definitely CAN change your sex drive! While it was in, it completely got rid of mine; so I had no worries of getting pregnant anyway! I felt absolutely nothing emotionally/sexually, and I was miserable. It also caused me to develop depression which is abnormal for me because I am a happy person normally. When the IUD was removed, I returned to being my normal happy self after a few weeks, and I have never felt any depression again since. Lastly, it made my hair fall out in clumps! It grew back after removing the IUD, but it took a long time. I regret ever having an IUD placed. This is a long post but maybe it will help someone think twice. I wish I would have done my own research!

[breezybluement]

Don't really know if you'll read this but I loved this video, very educative. I'm having my ward rotation in a family planning clinic and for the 2 weeks I have been there, I wasn't taught this much. Thanks!

[teresawhite]

So far so good. I’m using it for heavy periods.

[holybambi]

I got mine inserted more or less an hour ago. I am usually someone who feels pain very easily, even during sex, so I was expecting it to be unbearable - granted, I did get cramps when they went into the uterus but it did not last long and it wasn't even close to what I was expecting. It was mostly just uncomfortable and I only felt the cramps with the measuring device.
I am already doing okay, no pain so far.
I suggest taking painkillers prior to it but other than that, don't sweat it :) it will be over before you know it and the pain is bearable.

[drasmahgulab]

I had my copper T IUCD, it hurts soooo bad but becomes tolerable after 2 weeks but I'm happy for my decision . I do have little bloody discharge after intercourse but I'm ok with it as long as it's protecting me from unwanted pregnancy and side effects of hormones

[Ciannamc]

If you have NEVER HAD A CHILD BEFORE, ASK FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT OPTIONS BEFORE INSERTION! Although this is WELL WORTH IT (I’ve had Kyleena 6 years now), it absolutely was excruciatingly painful the first insertion…Second insertion was a piece of cake. Second insertion was just like a normal monthly cramp that lasted for about 2-3 mins while my doctor was working and scraping out my lady parts (uterus and/or cervix) to prepare for the new device…prepare for WEIRD DISCHARGE FOR A ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THEY SCRAPE (they didn’t scrape on the first one). My doctor’s warning still didn’t prepare me for the weird discharge ordeal…but…yeah…well worth it! 😂💚🤗💕

[michyandmilo]

I went with the copper iud 4 months postpartum, just got my first period since getting it & these cramps are the worst I’ve ever experienced in my life, I’m 32. I’ve also only had pretty light periods, well not anymore. This period is sooo heavy, I had to buy adult diapers. Hoping this isn’t my new normal with iud. A friend told me it gets better after 3 months or so, let’s see.

[j.corbygaming]

Question: Why would a girl pick to get a copper IUD if the hormonal IUD has the added benefit of less painful periods/possibly no periods? Is it because the hormonal IUD might affect your hormones and women would rather have their hormones in balance even if that means possibly worse periods?

[CinderellaRaptured]

I’m in a predicament. I have no thyroid so I have to take thyroid meds. I also have a fibroid that is bothersome at times. I started BC pills about 1/2 year ago and have realized it’s taking a major affect on my thyroid medication effectiveness. My thyroid symptoms have worsened big time! For normal people, it’s no big deal. But for people on thyroid meds, it’s very different to have to take BC pills. So, I have to opt for non-hormonal iud. Which means my unpredictable flooding crazy heavy periods will come back. Ugh! I’m 46. I’m too young to ‘hang it up’ and never be intimate with my hubby. But I’m too old to start all over with kids! In my opinion of course.

[fujoshiraikantopeini]

I have a copper iud inserted. It's been 7 yrs. How long can I use it? I don't want to get pregnant again? So when should I change it? Is there anything wrong if I don't remove it after expiry

[vanessasepulveda]

I got the MIRENA IUD today and yes it’s painful but tolerable!

[LuanaMarieJantz]

I have a copper IUD and how my menstrual cicle has been way worse and the cramps as also, it is for a better cause. 😢
Still be carefull to do ultrasounds to see if it is in place every 3 months so you wont get pregnant.
You want to know if it is safe in the first month as also, some body's reject it naturally and can even fever syntoms, go imidiatly to your doctor if it is harming you in the begining.

[bobobandy]

Still loving your stuff! Thanks again :-)

[sophieflude]

This video is shocking. No honest description of how its inserted and breezes over the pain you feel during.
Just epitomises how much women are lied to about their bodies and what to expect from gynecological experiences

[hendrikl]

So if a female doesn’t get periods anymore while the hormonal iud is inserted. would it be impossible to get pregnant while the iud is still in?

[deepankananag]

But isn't stopping of periods bad for overall health

[ivy_talks]

You forgot the part where they literally piece the cervix. Worst pain of my life, worse than breaking a bone. Even with hydrocodone I'd still prefer the broken bone. Oh and then it caused stroke like symptoms and heart palpitations. These things do work well for some people, but for others they are a nightmare.

[crismarieb]

I just got it done and it hurt after felt like contractions. Hopefully I feel better tomorrow. I got the copper IUD I’m tired of hormones I’ve been on birth control for 20 years