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i have the paragard IUD and i am having an issue with my breasts leaking is this a side affect of the IUD or is something else going on???
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i have the paragard IUD and i
i have the paragard IUD and i am having an issue with my breasts leaking is this a side affect of the IUD or is something else going on???
There are two kinds of IUD's available in the USA -- the Paragard, which is copper treated, and Mirena IUS, which includes birth control hormones. Sometimes birth control hormones can cause unwated side-effects, such as breast soreness, swelling, or even lactation. However, since there are no hormones in your device, it is hard to imagine that this is the cause.
There are 2 other more likely explanations for this symptom, the first is if you have had any hormonal contraception, including the depo-provera injection. The second is that you are pregnant. Pregancy on the IUD is extremely serious, so you should have an immediate clinical pregnancy test to ensure this is not the case.
Best of luck,
Dr. Williams
Monnica Williams, Ph.D.
Sex Education Advisor. www.MonnicaWilliams.com.
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