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I got iud paraguard insertd in sep, 2013, n now its been 3, 4 months i hv been feeling anxiety, depression, mood swings. can it b due to iud?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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Copper IUD: There are no hormones inherent to the copper iud. It is not likely that the iud is the cause of your recent anxiety, depression and mood swings. Consult with your doctor for further evaluation.

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

I got iud paraguard insertd in sep, 2013, n now its been 3, 4 months i hv been feeling anxiety, depression, mood swings. can it b due to iud?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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