or if you have any other reason to believe you may be pregnant with an IUD in place, Tang stresses that you should call a gynecologist "immediately." It's important in these cases to take a ...

It typically happens if strong uterine contractions cause the device to move out of place. The odds of an IUD expulsion are rare: About 6% of people with an IUD report it. An IUD is one of the ...

Unless you’re experiencing severe side effects or discomfort, most experts recommend leaving the IUD in place for at least 6 months before considering removal. Prescription medication for acne ...

You’ll likely have a follow-up appointment 6 to 8 weeks after your IUD replacement to check that the strings are in place and don’t need to be trimmed further. If you’re having any symptoms ...

The directions should then be followed to place the IUD high in the fundus. The retaining string is cut to a length of about 4cm from the external os. If the strings are cut too short initially ...

To understand the risk of pelvic infection with an IUD, one must first understand how clinical infection occurs. The bacterial milieu of the vagina sits in a steady-state equilibrium in women who ...