A member asked:

I have expired iud and have had acne, dull hair, brittle nails, mood swings, and cramping, worsened migraines, all occur after expired, related?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ali Khazaei answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: No there is no relationship between expired IUD and your symptoms. Although you have to remove/replace your IUD but for your symptoms I recommend to see your doctor for some hormonal tests, specially thyroid function tests.

Answered 4/6/2015

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible.: The hormone-releasing IUD can be left in the body for 5 years before needing replacement. The copper IUD can be left in the body for 10 years. An IUD should be removed and/or replaced once it has expired. If you are talking about Myrena,the device itself is still an IUD--even with dwindling hormone doses. Maybe these lower levels of hormone circulating in your body are causing your symptoms .

Answered 7/30/2014

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