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Q: Paragard IUD and Bacteria Vaginosis

asked by: pinkhearted on January 26th, 2009

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I had my Paragard IUD put in about three years ago. I never had any trouble until now. I've been prone to yeast infections before I got the IUD. No biggie. Now I keep getting bacteria vaginosis. I got it once last April. Then I started getting it every month since about last August. Doctors have said that it might be caused by the IUD. Since apparently the copper can cause more infections and so on. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm getting REALLY tired of going to the doctor so much within the last few months. I NEVER had this problem until I got the IUD. I'm thinking of taking it out, but I'm scare, worried, etc. since the last time I took bc pills the hormones were too much for me. I was really moody. Now I was 21 at the time, so maybe that just comes with the age. ha. I'm 26 now and thinking I should try it again. I guess I can always try and if it doesn't work, move on to something else. Anyway, anyone ever had this problem with the IUD? Also, if anyone has ever had problems being SUPER moody on bc pills, what did you try and what do you like? Please help with any advice! Thanks!

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totallyfakerockgod

replied on November 6th, 2009

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IUD and bacteria vaginosis

I had never had a vaginal infection until after I had my IUD in. and it was bad, I ended up with several. Be careful when having it removed tho. It appears that the bacterial vaginosis may have spread into my uterus due to the string attached to the IUD itself. Honestly, have your dr check to make sure it didn't spread into your uterus before you have it out.
I had to have it out, my body was much too sensitive for it.
and I react badly to the hormones in bc pills. Moody, lose hair,gain weight, ect.

Now, my question is this. If the infection got into my uterus, how can I treat it? when pregnant???
aparantly my unborn child has a condition that could have been caused by an infection in my uterus. I am simply looking to find out if it is at all possible. Not looking for a lawsuit or money, and can you test for infections in the uterus while pregnant??? Does anyone know?

THE4SPENCES

replied on November 7th, 2009

New User

I have a Paraguard IUD and I am wondering if what I have is a vaginal infection. I consistently have whitish/yellow discharge, most noticeable after I use the bathroom and am wiping. I've also noticed that I have had a much stronger odor in the last couple of years, although I wouldn't say it's the same type of odor associated with BV (which I've had a more severe case of before and was treated with an Rx). I'm going to the doctor next week for another problem and am planning on asking about this.

CarolineEF

replied on November 7th, 2009

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Hi and welcome to ehealth...I am not familiar with this myself, however I have heard women complain of this same thing...I would definitely ask him and if you have time, please let us know what he has to say on this....Take care...

Caroline

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