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Women come into our office all the time to have their IUDs removed. There are a number of reasons for removal, including wanting to get pregnant or trying another form of birth control. Dr. Wolowick and Dr. Mitchell will ensure you can be in and out of the office quickly and return to your normal routine.
Why is an IUD Removed?
There are a number of different reasons that people have their IUD removed, including:
- It has expired and needs to be replaced
- You have side effects like heavy bleeding, severe headaches, or pain
- The IUD has moved or broken
- You want to get pregnant
- You no longer need this method of birth control
- If you’ve started menopause
How is the IUD Removed?
An IUD can be removed at any time during your menstrual cycle and can be done during a regular office visit. As with most gynecological exams, we will have you lie down on the exam table with your feet in the stirrups. Dr. Wolowick or Dr. Mitchell will then place the speculum inside the vagina to spread the vaginal walls so they can see the IUD strings. They will then use forceps to gently grasp the strings and pull out the IUD. If they can’t see the strings, they will use a special tool to move the strings into view and properly remove the device. They may also use a hysteroscope to see the IUD.
You may feel some mild cramping, but it should only last a few minutes. At most, the entire IUD removal procedure will only take a couple of minutes.
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After IUD Removal
You may have some cramping or a small amount of vaginal bleeding that may last several hours to days after your IUD removal. Feel free to take over-the-counter pain medication or use a panty liner to catch any spotting.
While it can take up to 3 months after the IUD removal for your normal menstrual cycle to return, you can become pregnant as soon as the IUD is taken out.
Schedule A Consultation
No matter the reason for your IUD removal, our team at MAIA will ensure you’re completely comfortable every step of the way. Take the first step and schedule a consultation today! Call our Downers Grove, IL office at 630-320-6703 or fill out our online contact form. We happily serve the Downers Grove, Chicago, Aurora, and Naperville communities.
