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Health risks and side effects

Scope

There are no health risks associated with Cu-IUD use.

Inform potential Cu-IUD users about possible bleeding pattern changes, such as heavier, longer or more painful menses, or intermenstrual bleeding.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 31/08/2023

Next review date: 30/09/2025

Author(s): West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network in Sexual Health Clinical Guidelines Group .

Version: 10.1

Approved By: West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network in Sexual Health

Reviewer name(s): George Laird.