The Negatives of Intrauterine Device (IUD)
As with most forms of female contraception, the IUD can lead to heavier and more painful periods for users. Furthermore, the coil can occasionally perforate the wall of the womb or even the cervix during installation and this will lead to increased pain and discomfort in the lower stomach and should be treated as soon as possible. Within the first twenty days of use, there is a slight risk of infection for users. Furthermore the coil does not protect against any form of sexually transmitted infection and this exposure creates an increased risk of pelvic infection amongst users. While pregnancies amongst women using the IUD device are rare, on these occasions a small risk of ectopic pregnancy exists. This is because the IUD is able to effectively prevent pregnancy within the womb leading fertilized eggs to attach themselves to areas like the fallopian tubes. This condition is extremely dangerous and if users experience symptoms like bleeding as well as pain in the lower abdomen and miss a period they should consult a doctor. An additional, less complex risk is that in some instances the IUD can move out of position thus lowering the contraceptives level of effectiveness and highlighting the need for regular check ups.