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I have an iud paragard. how likely am i to develop pid? and what are the symptoms that i should look out for? sometimes my lower stomach hurts.

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Depends: The risk for PID with an IUD in place comes from having multiple sexual partners. If you are in a monogamous relationship and have no history of STDs then it is unlikely you will develop PID.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have an iud paragard. how likely am i to develop pid? and what are the symptoms that i should look out for? sometimes my lower stomach hurts.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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