The symptoms of a displaced intrauterine device (IUD), or expulsion, include abdominal or pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding. It typically happens if strong uterine contractions cause the device to ...

Symptoms can range from mild discomforts ... Certain medical conditions or circumstances can increase the risk of complications or IUD failure. You may need to consider alternative contraceptive ...

“Complications with the copper IUD are rare but possible,” said Alyssa Dweck, MD, OB-GYN, author of “The Complete A to Z for Your V.” These include: People with active pelvic infections ...