iud - #19537
I got an IUD about six months ago because I wanted a long-term birth control option that didn’t require daily pills. At first, everything seemed fine, but after a couple of months, I started noticing weird changes in my body. My periods became way heavier, and I get really bad cramps now, much worse than before I had the IUD. There are also these random sharp pains in my lower abdomen, not all the time but enough to make me worry. Another thing is my energy levels. I used to be pretty active, but now I just feel exhausted all the time. I don't know if it’s related to the IUD, but I also started getting more headaches and my digestion feels sluggish. I read somewhere that an IUD can mess with the body's natural balance, and I'm wondering if Ayurveda has a different perspective on this. Could this be causing some kind of dosha imbalance? Maybe it's affecting my Vata or Pitta? I’m also dealing with a lot of bloating and weird mood swings. It’s frustrating because my doctor says these are just “normal side effects,” but I don’t feel like myself at all. If I remove the IUD, will my body go back to normal? Or is there an Ayurvedic way to manage these symptoms while keeping it? I really don’t want to rely on painkillers every month just to get through my period. Are there herbs, foods, or therapies in Ayurveda that can help with the side effects of an IUD? And is there a way to support my body so it adjusts better? Or is this something that my body is rejecting, and I should just consider removing it? Would love to hear any natural solutions before making a big decision.
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