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A member asked:

Vaginal odour is different since insertion of paraguard copper iud?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Check for infection: Have your md check to make sure that you don't have a vaginal bacterial or tubal infection post iud insertion.

Answered 3/3/2013

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I had an IUD insertion weeks ago. I had my period two days ago and checked for the thread but couldnt feel them. Should I be worried or have these formed part of my vaginal fold or tissue?The threads were very short so did they coil into my cervix?

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I've had the copper IUD since April (4.5 mos). My periods have been about 5 days long pre & post insertion. This month it has been 10 days and counting, the bleeding has not slowed down or reduced to spotting. I'm not pregnant (took a test). Help!

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