Hi, I’ve had my IUD since late July! Don’t get me wrong I love it! But I’ve noticed two main side effects.

1. My face and hair gets a lot more oily now, no break outs. Just very oily even after washing it.

2. I have a different odor down there. Especially after a long day at work. Before I shower I can smell myself. It’s stinky and musky in a way. No infections, no unusual discharge. Just the outside bits I guess.

Has anyone else had this before? My gyno said it’s most likely due to the hormone changes revolving the IUD. It’s not a huge deal. But the smell gets me. My partner knows obviously. I’ve told him. And he said he doesn’t notice it at all.(so maybe it’s just my brain making me hyper aware of my own smell??) but we like spontaneity. I don’t have time to deep clean myself sometimes and I’m self conscious. And I crazy? I think I’m worried more about it than he is.