Tag: IUD
I lost my IUD: what to do?
It is possible to lose your IUD, but it is very rare. How to notice it? What to do? Here are the advice of Dr. Thierry Harvey, gynecologist. “For a…
IUD and pain: doctors are called upon to listen better and provide relief to patients
News Published on 09/08/2024 at 3:41 p.m. updated on 09/08/2024 at 3:41 p.m. Reading 3 min. in collaboration with Odile Bagot (Obstetrician-gynecologist) Faced with the increase in complaints about pain…
Hormonal IUD (IUD): installation, names, side effects
The IUD or hormonal IUD is a device inserted into the uterus that protects the woman from possible pregnancy. It is particularly recommended for women with heavy periods who wish…
5 preconceived ideas about the pill and the IUD: a gynecologist dots the “i”s
Fear of becoming infertile, of gaining weight, of having pain or heavier periods… There are many obstacles to taking the pill or inserting an IUD. Let’s sort out the truth…
Thread of the IUD missing: what to do, how to know?
The disappearance of the thread of the IUD should not generate anxiety, especially since it is sometimes invisible from the pose. However, any concern in the patient justifies consulting her…
A woman becomes sterile after forgetting an IUD in her uterus… for 29 years
News Published on 03/20/2023 at 3:35 p.m. Updated 03/20/2023 at 3:35 p.m. Reading 2 mins. in collaboration with Dr Odile Bagot (Gynecologist-obstetrician) Medical validation: March 20, 2023 It was during…
Bleeding during ovulation: cause, pill, IUD, endometriosis?
If ovulation is most often asymptomatic, it can, in some women, be accompanied by light bleeding. Is this normal? What are the causes ? When and who to consult? Explanations…
Bleeding outside of periods with a copper IUD: normal?
The copper IUD, or intra-uterine device (IUD), is the method of contraception favored by women who do not want replacement hormones. But, it also has many drawbacks. What to do…
Mirena® IUD: adverse effects and possible links with depressive disorders
News Published on 11/20/2017 at 11:44 am Updated 02/21/2023 at 10:24 a.m. Reading 5 mins. Thousands of complaints concerning adverse effects in different countries including France were expressed in 2017,…
A type of hormonal IUD linked to a risk of depression
News Published on 02/15/2023 at 3:36 p.m. Updated 02/15/2023 at 3:36 p.m. Reading 2 mins. in collaboration with Dr Odile Bagot (Gynecologist-obstetrician) The National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) publishes a…