Can intrauterine contraceptive devices lead to VulvoVaginal Candidiasis (VVC) andanemia in Iranian new users?

Conclusions Despite an increase in bleeding and Candida colony counts in copper IUD users in this study, clinical VVC or anemia cases were not increased, which indicates relative safety of this contraception method. The study findings can be helpful to healthcare professionals and midwives to counsel women who want to start using IUD and also current users who are contemplating IUD removal due to its complications.
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research