What Causes Vaginal Infections And Abdominal Bloating After Insertion Of IUD?

Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2014

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Question : Hi, I have had a paraguard IUD for about 5 years now. Since the insertion of the IUD I have experience in increase in vaginal infections (either yeast or vaginosis) and extreme almost daily bloating. Coudl it just be that my body chemistry does not mess with the copper IUD? The constant infectiosn and horrible bloating (even with an elimantion diet of diary, sugar, carbs, raw veggies, carbonated drinks) does not help. I'm at a loss and feel horrible.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please remove your IUD.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
In my opinion you should consult a gynaecologist and remove your IUD.
Persistent infection is a sufficient cause to remove IUD.
Please do it immediately, if after removal infection persist we should go for further investigation.
I think I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (17 hours later)

What is the reason for it? Is it that my body chemistry doesn't jive with the copper or is it more likely there is bacteria on the IUD that is causing the infection and bloating?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Either of them may be the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
Either of them may be the cause of your problem.
Mainly it may be due to infection of IUD.
I think this information is useful to you, please feel free to ask more.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj