Discharge with Paragard IUD

Hi there! And yes I got it removed I literally am convinced it was killing me. I was so so tired like could never get enough sleep and I have ADHD we aren't sleepy people! I was so emotionally unstable and gosh don't get me started on the insecurities with constantly having fishy smelling BV infections. It was so heart breaking to go through. But yes I got it removed in March of 2014 I believe I can't really remember when I removed it but instantly I got my normal energy level back and have NEVER had a BV infection ever again. And I'm even off of birthcontrol completely because my husband and I have started to try to make a baby! And my periods have become extremely regular and so much lighter! Get it removed! I know it sucks to waste the money but girl your life will be so much better once you get that puppy out of there

Mine is mostly like yours, as well. I don't have a smell, but today I had this HUGE amount of discharge! It happened right after I went pee, and when I stood up, I felt stuff...so I went back to the bathroom, thinking for some awful reason that I maybe couldn't control my bladder, but it was this thick, yellowish-milky discharge. No smell, but still, really weird. I've noticed that the discharge is more prevalent right before my period. How about you?

Can't wait to get this thing out!!!! I knew having a foreign object in my body was a bad idea but it just sounded so great no homones and nothing to remember. I've never smelled like this in my life!!! Smells like something is dying inside me. Was thinking I may have cervical cancer, but the fact that it only began after the IUD was placed and hearing other people's horror stories made me realize it's the IUD. I think the odor is the real birth control cause I'm too embarrassed to have sex.

I get this discharge too, usually mid cycle and its a lot but just for a day or too. I love everything else about my IUD, I've had it for almost 4 years and it's worked perfect for me. Love my paraguard.

Did your discharge have like an oatmeal consistency

I have had the paragard for a little over 5 years. The smell problem has been around for about 2. I saw doctors and nothing prescribed worked. I have dealt with it by douching about once a month with a 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 water solution. I have no idea whether this is safe given the copper in the paragard, but it is the only thing I have found that addresses the odor issues for any length of time.

Wow, I know it's been said a few times, but I'm glad I'm not the only one as well! I've actually had my IUD a few years now. I was 17 when I got it and I am 22 now. The discharge had been more prominent over the past year or so. Odor and it's irritating my skin because it's just constant! Of course, my period and cramps are disastrous. I am more prone to infections now having this birth control. I've had quite a few cases of BV. So be careful ladies, it's not always your fault. It happens. It could be him or just your PH. Trust me, I'm clean lol I don't play around with that. But yes, the discharge is very annoying. However, the IUD does it's job and for that, it can stay.

Right , I've realized that with the IUD old blood " sperm" and creams" seem to get trapped and not fully flushed out of the vagina! I found eliminating my bf ejavulsting in me cut back on BV.

I have the same issue. I have never had any issues with smell or discharge. I cant use pills or hormones and the paraguard is the only birth control I can use. it is a terrible smell and I cant take it anymore. I have gotten tested, taken antibiotics. Nothing. And the smell is worse after intercourse.

The sad part is that doctors dont tell you. I had teo different obgyn and none of them told me that is the paraguard. I had to find this online. InthinkbIbam getting my tubes tied.

After taking the IUD out, do you still have the same issues?

I've had Paragard for 7 years. The dark discharge literally just started 2 months ago. I could handle the light occasional discharge, BUT this is the worst. I have not experienced the pain nor do I want to. I've had BV several times and have been tested for STDs to rule out those as well. I don't want to have it removed, but it's a real possibility. This discharge is thick and dark. It's present approximately 2 weeks before my cycle.

I have read majority of all the comments I have had the IUD going on Five years now n the discharge is so true I totally Hate it I went to the Dr numerous of times and still having the same issue ...I'm getting it taking out nxt week I just cnt deal this!!

Hello ladies, I cannot tell you how relieved I was to read all of your stories. I had my Paragard IUD put in mar 2008, the Dr said it should be good for 10 years. I had no really bad problems except excessive cramping and far heavier cycles than ever before. I was 41 when I got it and have 5 kids. I didn't have any discharge issues until about a year ago and I noticed it was worse during and just before my period started. Two days ago I was checking the string, mine had only one and I check it regularly as my Dr. showed me to. I could feel the string was longer than usual, it has been a little longer for about 3 months. The last time dh and I were intimate he said he could feel something. When it was first inserted the string end was somehow caught in my cervical opening so it was a bit sharp and pointy. That was easily fixed and until just recently that was the only issue. The smell has driven me crazy since I first noticed it. I too have never had any type of problems 'down there' no infections or anything of the sort. Sorry this is so long, it is just such a relief to find this forum and thread. I have been looking for information for months and found nothing until the last couple days. The day I felt the tip of the end of the iud itself I was a little freaked out and couldn't decide what to do. Go to emergency and wait to have them take it out.. go to my regular clinic and have it done there. I was leary of emergency because I have terrible anxiety when it comes to strange Dr's examining me. So I did a bit more reading and found a thread at another mothering website. The ladies in that thread spoke about taking their iud's out themselves as the cost of removal was about $100 and it was a less than 15 second procedure. There were a number of clear directions and instructions on what to do so I read it to my husband and told him I was going to give it a go. I am a trained doula and childbirth attendant, I have assisted with many births in clinical manners at delivery and the Dr's I have worked with believe I am competent and educated. I figured we are less than 5 mins from the hosp and I would know something was wrong if there was any pain or excessive bleeding. I am nowhere near my period, well about 8 days away at the time. So I washed my hands and sterilized them then sat on the toilet. Some ladies said the bed aas easier, but the toilet was good for easier access. They said your weight or size might be an obstacle but could be overcome by finding the position which worked best for them. I got a good grip on the string, then used my other hand which was dry and wrapped the end around my finger and gently but firmly pulled down. Just like a tampon. I could not believe how quick and easy it was. I had never been told about removal or what to expect so was relieve that it slipped out easy peasy lemon squeezy. I washed it off and put it in a little baggy to take to my Dr. The copper was no longer coppery rather it was dark blackish green. I have read that is normal but I want to make sure there was no infection or w.h.y. going on in my uterus. So far a tiny bit of cramping, wee bit of spotting the first day and today I feel great. No more discharge or smell, just waiting for one regular cycle before discussing having another put in. I think it's time was up, and perhaps the copper once corroded enough was the cause of the smell and discoloured discharge. So any of you ladies interested in how to do it yourself and not be afraid, and feel like you know what you are doing can email me

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and I will give you ***edited by moderator*** web addresses not allowed I found the information at. It is a credible site and well moderated so there are no posts permitted which might endanger the health or well being of their members. I am not a Dr. I do have some gynecological experience but am by no means an expert. But I do believe that not everything need be done by a Dr. especially if it is a simple quick procedure and you are not suffering from any infection of any sort.
I did want to add for those ladies who experienced losing a clot or clot type mass, check the mass to ensure it is not your iud. It can come out during a bm or at any other time, especially if you do not want to conceive. I am 49 and do not want another baby. Thanks for reading this and for the reassurance you have all provided. Cheers Vivian

Im going on two weeks with my paraguard and I love it , I have alil bit of cramps the next day after sex, and alot of discharge but the doctor says its normal , I was terrified to get it cuz what I read on google ut it was bad at all , I love it personally I forget its even there