Is it normal to have leg pain after an IUD insertion (3.5 months, Kyleena)?

31-year-old woman3 years ago

Sensation of tightness in the legs (similar to when we were young and growing). When I go to bed at night, the pain worsens and I have a numbness on the outer side of my right leg accompanied by a marked discomfort when I touch my blankets. These symptoms started after the IUD was inserted. I also have regular cramps in my lower abdomen.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 3 years ago

Good evening ma'am,

No, this is not normal.

In my opinion, the IUD should be removed to see if the symptoms are really product related.

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