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Can IUD cause constipation and back pain?

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Hi doctor,

I had my Skyla IUD placed before two and a half years. In the last two months, my period has stopped for about two to three days. Then, again returned after another three days. This month, I had my periods for two times with terrible constipation and lower back pain. Could the progesterone be wearing off?
Answered by Dr. Meenakshi Agarwal

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Dr. Meenakshi Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is specialized in treating pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and the health of the female reproductive system such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. She also has extensive experience in managing high-risk pregnancies and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. Her clinical expertise includes hormonal disorders, fibroids, endometriosis, and preventive women’s health care.

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Hi,

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IUD (intrauterine device) does not cause constipation. But, back pain can occur, because of the bleeding patterns after placing IUD. You can take syrup M2 tone (Ashoka and Lodhra) two tablespoons thrice daily for one month. Take Ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day for three days. Take syrup Cremaffin pink (Milk of magnesia and Liquid Paraffin) two tablespoons at night for constipation. You will get relief.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 25, 2018
Reviewed At July 31, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meenakshi Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is specialized in treating pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and the health of the female reproductive system such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. She also has extensive experience in managing high-risk pregnancies and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. Her clinical expertise includes hormonal disorders, fibroids, endometriosis, and preventive women’s health care.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meenakshi Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is specialized in treating pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and the health of the female reproductive system such as the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. She also has extensive experience in managing high-risk pregnancies and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. Her clinical expertise includes hormonal disorders, fibroids, endometriosis, and preventive women’s health care.

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