Hi there Truetomyself,
I thought I would check in to see how you went at your appointment? Your question is difficult as people respond to IUDs uniquely and there are a few types of IUDs on the market. I am certain that your GP/Gynaecologist will be able to respond to your concerns. 'Dr. Google' ie. the Internet, is certainly a place where there is a lot of information - some might say too much. You can gain knowledge about a condition or a treatment or in your case, your IUD, but it is not contextualised to you and your individual circumstances.
The first thing I would typically recommend is a visit to your GP (which you had already planned), so you are definitely on the right track. Something else I often recommend is keeping a side effect/mood/worry journal each day for a few weeks so you can look for triggers and patterns to your symptoms.
Having health anxiety is common but symptoms should always be reviewed by a Doctor. There are many people who post in the forum who have anxiety about their physical health, side effects, taking medication and treatments. You are not alone in your concerns.
Please let us know how you are going. We are listening.
Wishing you the best possible outcome,
Nurse Jenn
