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Yes, you can have another IUD inserted on the same day the old one is removed. This is a common practice.

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If you leave your hormonal IUD in longer than five years, you could be at risk of pregnancy. Otherwise, there is no special risk from leaving your IUD in longer.

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What is the consequence if the IUD doesnt come out in five years?

There are no health consequences to leaving the IUD in longer than five years, but a hormonal IUD may not be effective past its useful life span.


What happens if you leave your IUD in after 5 years?

you are dumb.


Can IUD cause bleeding for longer?

It did with my wife , but that was years ago.


What happens if you keep your IUD in longer than prescribed?

You should ask your doctor. I believe it will cause serious bleeding, and will possibly get some type of infection from it. I left mine in for a yr and 1/2 longer than the prescribed time and i am fine i had no problems. It just becomes inactive. I did although get pregnant during that time and had it removed to avoid any complications to my pregnancy.


What are the health issues if the Mirena IUD is left in place longer than the recommended 5 years?

The main health issues if Mirena is left in place longer than five years are risk of pregnancy. Use an alternate method.


Can you get sick from a Copper IUD after a long length of time?

Leaving the copper IUD in longer than you are meant to is not dangerous and will not cause illness.


How soon after your IUD is 10 years must you remove it?

If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.


How do you check your IUD string?

To check your IUD string, just put a finger in your vagina and confirm that you can feel the string, you can't feel the plastic of the IUD, and the string does not seem to be noticably longer than the last time you checked.


Can an IUD be removed if a woman no longer has a period because of the IUD?

you can get the IUD removed when ever you want it pervents you from getting your period


How effective is an IUD after 10 years?

I am not a doctor nor even a women, however if the IUD is ten years old, do you really think it's worth taking the risk? I would urge you contact your physician or a certified health care practitioner. Viper1


Should you remove the IUD once the expiration date is reached or jus leave it?

Remove it of course. Once its reached the expiry date its no longer effective.


What do you do when your IUD strings are longer then they have been?

If your IUD strings feel longer, it could be a sign that the IUD is not in the correct place and is no longer effective. Take the following steps:Consider emergency contraception if you've had sex in the last five days.If you have sex, use a condom as additional prevention.Get an appointment with your health care provider to evaluate the position of the IUD.