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I have heard one friend of mine had problems with cervical mucus wearing IUD. I know there are different kinds of IUD’s and mucus might occur before and after the insertion. I wonder if there is any connection between progestin IUD’s and mucus. I want to have this implant, but I am not sure this side effect is something that I need nowadays. Can you tell me more about this problem with mucus after IUD?

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I am going to explain you one research that has been done about different modifications of cervical mucus associated with IUD use. That was investigated in five women fitted with a copper IUD and five women with a progesterone-releasing device. Also investigated was the survival and viability of sperm in users of two types of IUDs. Mucus was collected from study subjects before IUD insertion and 3 months after insertion. After this, the quantity, spinnbarkheit, cellularity, and ferning capacity were assessed of this mucus caused by IUD. Women with a copper IUD in place showed no significant changes in cervical mucus measures after insertion their IUD. In contrast, insertion of the progesterone-releasing device significantly modified the spinnbarkheit and the cellularity of the mucus. It also caused dramatic increase of leukocytes is woman of this kind of IUD. Similarly, although the copper IUD did not produce significant variations in penetration test parameters, insertion of the progesterone-releasing IUD was associated with a significant decrease in sperm concentrations. These results indicate that progesterone-releasing IUDs produce important changes in cervical mucus. Beside this side effect, it could also reduce sperm penetration and survival. It is hypothesized that the negative effect on the cervical mucus may be a principal mechanism of action of the progesterone-releasing contraceptive device.
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I myself am experiencing mucus discharge after IUD. I had the copper IUD inserted about 2 months ago, and since then i have been having this discharge. It does not smell at all and it almost looks like my mucus plug, sometimes dinged with green or pink. Also my menses come every 20 days and lasts for about 9 days, so i guess it has regulated my menses. I have 4 children and chose the IUD because it seemed like the safest for me. If anyone can explain the discharge please reply, Thanks.
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I had a copper IUD inserted about 5 years ago.  Ever since I've had a lot of mucus discharge -- even the PA noticed it last month when doing my PAP.  It's clear or white/light yellow (no odor) and leaves obvious residue on my underwear every day.  When I wipe after going to the bathroom, there's lots of clear mucus discharge to wipe as well.  Sometimes I feel wet down there and it's from the mucus.  I've learned to live with it, having nearly forgotten the days without having this issue.

However, I'm 41, newly divorced and not interested in getting into a relationship for a few years.  I'm seriously considering having it removed.
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i'v had the copper iud inserted for about a year now and am just now having bloodtinged cervical mucus for some reason have no idea why wish i had medical insurance so i could figure that out . if anyone has any info on the matter please reply !! thankyou.
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Omg I just started having that to . I have had mine for a year and three months
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I've worn a Mirena for almost five years in October. It's due to come out. Only recently that I had a PAP and was told I have HPV (cancerous type) Did I begin to notice my discharge. At initial insertion, I would notice a fishy scent few days before my period and a few days after. Never gave it to much thought to it, but it was embarrassing. Just thought it was the hormones in the IUD. In that PAP exam they found I had BV and Cervicitis. I've read that one can test positive for HPV with an IUD (wishful thinking) and BV and Cervicitis. I'm having it removed on the 5th year, and not putting it back on!! I'm chronically anemic, and that was the purpose for the IUD. It worked great!! Haven't been anemic since. Didn't make a big deal or notice the discharge or the scent because I wasn't sexually active with a multitude of men. However, after having my PAP done and receiving the results. I've been paying attention to the discharge because of the results and the medication I was provided to treat the two infections. Now I'm scared out of my mind that the test missed something. It's a love hate relationship with my IUD. I just want it out. Now I'm lead to believe that all these years the scent was due to the BV and the cervicitis. I feel so dumb for not paying attention to my body and trusting the Men I've allowed without a condom.

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Sorry, totally missed mentioning that my discharge is yellowish and thick, like a mens spit/mucus (Gross) and changes to clear. Hope it changes once IUD is removed...
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I've had my iud for about 16 months.. I love it, has helped my cycles calm down a lot. I have noticed an increase in thick snot like mucus discharge.. But I'm pretty sure this is normal. I have the 3 year iud.
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In brief- IUD is so annoying, and apart from such discharge- it makes me uncomfortable during sex. I have inserted IUD in 6 months ago
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I had the the paragard inserted 2 months ago and its mucus-city down there! There was even an incident were I left a large wet stain in my bf's car seat while wearing a thin sundress.
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I also had an IUD put in about August and it is now the end of October and I am starting to get white residue or mucus on my underwear and I am seriously thinking about getting it out
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I had gotten the mirena when i was 15. They did the procedure while i was asleep because i was also getting my tonsils taken out at the same time. I had just gotten it removed yesterday and had a new one inserted. It hurt like hell putting the new one in. I noticed this gooey clear discharge and ive had servere cramping and moodiness since ive gotten it. Im still bleeding but i cant tell if its my period or if its the effects from having the new iud put in because the day before yesterday i had gotten my period. What causes this and how can i tell?
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I’m so glad I found this info. I’ve gone to 3 Drs with this question and no one had an answer. I feel so relieved to finally know it is the IUD causing this
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I have the same thing! Did the discharge get any better?
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