IUD Side Effects: Mirena, Copper Coils & Complications

IUD side effects range from immediate insertion reactions to long-term issues like sciatica, with specific considerations for copper versus hormonal coils.

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Complications of IUD Removal

Published Nov,20 2017 | By Shira Goldenholz

Complications associated with IUD removal are rare but possible, including dizziness, lost or missing strings, breakage and device displacement.

Shira Goldenholz has been writing since 2001. She has edited a neurosciences coursebook and co-authored an article published in the "Journal of Child Neurology." She has contributed to a report on children's mental health and has written for an autism website. She holds a medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master in Public Health from Boston University.