What was your IUD replacement experience like?
I am replacing my Kyleena IUD next week. When I first had it put in 5 years ago I had cramping for a day afterwards and spotting for 3-4 months after. I had never been on any hormonal birth control before the IUD so my doctor said not to worry too much about the spotting unless it doesn't stop after 6 months. So I waited it out and luckily one day it just stopped and it was great after that! I am getting a new replacement Kyleena next week but I am a bit worried I will have to go through the months of spotting again... What was your experience like having an IUD replaced? Did you have the same side effects as when you first had one put it, or is it a somewhat "seamless" transition into the new one? I appreciate any advice :)
Posted Nov 14, 2023, 3:57 PM UTC
second round was much easier than the first round for me. second round i had some cramping and felt a little run down so i took a day or two off and just relaxed. my first insertion i was out for like a week with the worst cramping.
I had the same experience. My second IUD I definitely had spotting and quite a bit of cramping day of and maybe for a day or two more, but no long adjustment period. I believe it’s because it’s already in your system, so while it’s a bit stronger when it’s new and your uterus does still adjust (also bc of the process of putting it in), it’s not like it’s totally adjusting to big hormone changes. (Not a doctor though so take that last part with a grain of salt 😊)
That makes sense, that's what I'm hoping for is less of an adjustment than the first time! Thanks for sharing :)
That is good to hear!