What are the side effects and disadvantages of IUDs?
Written by Lauren McKay
Lauren McKay
Lauren McKay is a writer and journalist with more than ten years of experience writing across a variety of topics. She is a passionate advocate for driving women’s health knowledge and is a trained yoga teacher. She earned a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow and currently lives in Scotland.
Fact checked by Jack Pearson, Medical Affairs Manager at Natural Cycles
Jack Pearson
Dr. Jack Pearson is a previously HCPC registered Embryologist with a PhD in reproductive medicine. Prior to joining Natural Cycles leading Medical Affairs, he worked for more than 10 years in a clinical setting working at some of the busiest fertility clinics in the UK. Today he spends most of his time working with experts at the world’s leading institutions to carry out important research with the vision to further the field of female health. He earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield specializing in Sperm Metabolism and currently lives in London.
Key takeaways:
- IUDs are a very popular method of birth control because they are highly effective and last for a long time
- This is an invasive type of birth control that sits inside the body for several years, it also requires a healthcare professional to both insert and remove the device
- Some people experience side effects from both hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs, there are also some very rare risks associated with IUD usage
There are a few disadvantages to using either type of intrauterine device. These include some side effects, such as unpredictable or heavier bleeding, breast tenderness, and mood changes. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the drawbacks and risks of using this birth control method, and note some changes to expect after you get your IUD removed. Read on to learn more…
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