J.B.
Hi there ~ I had a IUD in also for about 2 1/2 yrs and I had it taken out Sept of 2005 and we started trying about a week after I had it taken out. After a few months I had the same problems you are having ( backache, cramping, etc). My period would also be like 3-5 days late and I would get excited that I would be pregnant, but I wasn't. It turned out that I was having cysts which I was told by my DR it is common to get those after having a IUD. Anyways he told me to just keep trying and not to worry so much about it (I know easier said then done) and that if I didnt get pregnant by the end of the summer then he would consider other options. Well I am pleased to say that after taking his advice and not worrying about it all the time I found out that I was pregnant on Fathers Day...I hope that this gives you some help. If you ever have anymore questions to ask or want to talk you are more then welcome to shoot me a email..
J.
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