How long after IUD insertion should I decide whether or not to get it taken out?

Question

It's been almost 9 months since insertion, I'm getting cramps, spotting, 3 week long periods and decreased libido as well as possible weight gain. Does this stop after a while? Or is the IUD just not working for me?

Answer

Those are side effects. I would wait til 1 year because the hormones go down slightly it may help.

Answer

My doctors said they recommend giving it at least 3-6 months since most of the initial side effects should go away by then. If you’ve had it 9 months and aren’t happy, no one would blame you for having it taken out. 
That said, I had my first IUD for 8 months and had bleeding on and off the entire time so I had it removed. A month later I got my regular period for the first time since having my daughter. It turns out all the irregular bleeding was my period trying to come back by the IUD was throwing off my cycle. I regretted getting it taken out and I just had a different IUD put in a month ago and I’m much happier with it so far but now I have to deal with the 3-6 months of initial side effects again 🙄

How long after IUD insertion should I decide whether or not to get it taken out?

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