I had this same problem after having the IUD in for 6 years (problem started a year ago) . I thought I had a STD or something because the smell was so horrendous and after testing all my results came back as not having anything. I found a way to mask the smell by douching with organic apple cider vinegar diluted with some water everyday but got tired of that regiment and I know i was probably overdoing it. So for a year I avoided sexuall contact, pools, and wearing skirts. Emotionally it drained me to think that other people most likely smelled it as well. After seeing this forum I got my IUD removed and by that evening the smell was gone!!! I don't know if it's the body reacting to this foren object that created that smell or was the IUD corroding but taking it out was the best decision I made. Thank you all for sharing!
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I just got the paragaurd IUD and I had sex with my fiance now I have watery yellow discharge and it smells like fish... Is it my IUD or what could it be I need help bc I feel gross and nasty I have been looking to see if it's a side affect of the IUD or what..
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When I had my IUD, I developed the same symptoms. How I cured it was by taking OTC probiotics regularly and the odor was gone after just a few days. It's actually very common, especially when you think about it, you introduced a foreign body into your system, so your good bacteria is trying to attack it. This also throws your natural bacteria out of whack causing the odor.
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I just got back from the Emergency room because the small was so bad I thought I was dying. As I wait to confirm all STI screenings are negative I am glad I found this forum that links IUDs to the smell. I have had my copper IUD for 6 months and it has been hell.( severe cramps and heavy periods) I don't know what to do at this point because my doctor doesn't have any answers.
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Hi Everyone,
I was also concerned about the smell. It's definitely the IUD. I had mine removed and the smell, discharge, heavy period and cramps went away. Not to mention the spotting between periods. Hope this helps!!
I was also concerned about the smell. It's definitely the IUD. I had mine removed and the smell, discharge, heavy period and cramps went away. Not to mention the spotting between periods. Hope this helps!!
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I had mine for over 6 years! The smell is driving me to remove it today because I cannot continue this way. It doesn't get better. Plus my period last two weeks, and im only spotting the first week. It is great BC, but I cannot do it when there is more options now.
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After following this for a few years I've only just joined a few mirena support groups (not pages) on FB...I'm annoyed at myslef for not joining them sooner to learn of all of the other issues they cause...I am sure if you were to join a couple of them you may learn it is possibly a good thing to have this THING removed...
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I realize that this forum hasn’t been updated in over a yea but I got my IUD about 3 months ago and I am having the exact same thing as you described. The only addition to my symptoms is that I get sudden urges to urinate. Not sure if anyone will reply but I’ll still post this if anyone else is dealing with this problem. Thanks!
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Hi have had the kid in for 10 and then when I went back to go change it it she told me i can have for for the next couple more years this week i was having sex the the smell was very odd and my husband was going crazy because it was a difference smell so what is going on and what can I do .. I think it's his that's been in there and ready for a new on o needs some help on this
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How quickly did things go back to normal after getting it taken out ?? Im trying to decide if i should get mine taken out.
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How quickly did things go back to normal ?? I'm trying to decide if I want to take mine out. I have the copper IUD.
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How long did it take for things to go back to normal ? Im deciding if I should take mine out, I have the Paragard.
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