Contraception and VD/i need advice!!!

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Expert: DW - 8/26/2009


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i got my IUD last year in July, since i got it I've been having heavy periods i use a box of super plus tampons in one or two days,i cant feel the sting I've been having piercing pain on my lower belly,if i stretch a lot it hurts,I'm having all the side affects....the depression,hair lost,weight gain,mood swing,insomnia and, i always have cramps during the day.what should i do?

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Hello Yvonne,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a doctor but I would recommend getting the IUD removed. I have researched this and have heard about the side effects of the IUD. I also have read accounts from women and how they got it removed, etc. Talk to your doctor about removing the IUD. Also, if he or she doesn't want to, you can get a 2nd opinion. Please email me at DWooley97@yahoo.com and tell me what is going on. Hope to hear from you soon.

Diane W.

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I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.

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I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STD's.

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23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.

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