Which among the following is the most common side effect of IUD inseion?
Correct Answer: Bleeding
Description: The most common side effects repoed by IUD users are cramping and bleeding. These symptoms can be minimized with the use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. However, if symptoms are persistent or severe the patient should be evaluated for infection or perforation. Other side effects are dysmenorrhea, expulsion, or uterine perforation. Ref: Brunsell S.C. (2011). Chapter 17. Contraception. In J.E. South-Paul, S.C. Matheny, E.L. Lewis (Eds), CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, 3e.
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