IUD Pain: Is It Normal? Causes, Relief & When to See a Doctor

Question
I got an IUD 2 years ago and ever since I have been experiencing shooting pains in my vagina. Is that normal?

Answer
I don't think it's normal. It may be that you have a sensitive uterus, and the IUD is pressing on a nerve, so it may not mean anything serious, but it's unusual to have shooting vaginal pain with an IUD. Since the pain seems to be from the IUD, I would recommend having the IUD removed, at least if the pain is enough to be bothersome.

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