Question: Is it unsafe to use a copper IUD when both my partner and I have herpes? If so, I was unaware of this when I got the copper IUD approx. 6 months ago. Also, I have not had any major issues since getting the IUD; I had the initial cramping and light bleeding and ever since my periods have been on a regular schedule, though they are a bit heaver; however, I just had some light bleeding for the first time in between periods. I know what I have read says light bleeding between periods is normal, but this is the first time it has occurred for me and I have had the IUD for several months. Should I see a doctor?

I have one additional unrelated question, at least I think its unrelated. Lately, quite often in the afternoons I am fatigued, I get a headache (located mostly in the front) and a sore, achy, stiff neck (located in nape and lower back of the head) as well as feeling a little lightheaded and mildly nauseous. I do not feel ill otherwise. I am not sure if this is a stress related reaction (I am a case manager with 80+ clients) or something else I should worry about. Blood sugar, thyroid, etc? There is a lot of paternal diabetes, my dad was type 1 and died at 57 of heart attack and I have many paternal aunts, uncles and cousins with type II, but I have never had an issue, not even prenatal diabetes with my son. I am fairly healthy - eating well and exercising several times a week, but haven't had a blood sugar check in quite some time - I've asked my doc, but she doesn't seem concerned and hasn't ordered any blood work - I am looking into a new PCP. I don't get nauseous often or easily (unless on amusement park rides) so anytime I feel nauseous I get a bit worried and I was a bit scared to get the IUD so my mind automatically jumps to the fear of ectopic pregnancy. Another odd thing that I also mentioned to my doctor is that every so often (1-2x every 6 months) for the last year I will be working at my desk, usually on the computer and I all of a sudden I start feeling funny, tingly and my vision gets blurry then I get extreme vertigo with a hot flash and nausea. This has never happen before the last year, I didn't even know I could have vertigo that bad, almost like one would get if they were extremely drunk. Thank you for any information you can provide, its greatly appreciated.