Copper IUD Side Effects

Series Summary

Romance, some say, may not be an old concept in Western civilization. Many cultural theorists, textual experts and sociologists have argued that sexuality, which is the foundation for modern day romance, is a rather new creation of society dating back only a couple of hundred years. More traditional research, however, claims to find evidence of romance and intimate love in all cultures throughout history. In this free video on sexual relationships, a licensed mental health counselor explains STDs and birth control. Find out about different forms of birth control and contraceptives. Learn how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and the symptoms of oral herpes. Get information about IUDs and how to prevent pregnancy. Finally, learn about bisexuality and increasing male stamina.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Dr. Carol Clark. I'm a sex therapist and licensed mental health counselor here in Miami, Florida. In this clip, we're going to talk about the side effects of the copper IUD. The copper IUD is placed in the uterus by the physician and may cause some discomfort and even a bacterial infection upon insertion. This can be treated with antibiotics. The IUD can also cause some abnormal bleeding, some vaginal bleeding, and usually results in lighter periods, reduced blood flow. There may be some breakthrough spotting, breakthrough bleeding throughout the month. The IUD also does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, so it's important to be with a monogamous partner or use some other method of protection, such as a condom to protect yourself against diseases. Once again, the copper IUD may be an...uncomfortable in the beginning, but most women quickly adapt. Once again, this has been Dr. Carol Clark in Miami, Florida."