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A woman should keep an IUD in place until she wants to conceive, until the hormonal IUD reaches the end of its useful life, or indefinitely if she is not concerned about the IUD's effectiveness.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere's no amount of time you must keep an IUD in; you can have it removed any time you like.
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∙ 12y ago"How long"?
The average IUD is a T shaped device about the size of a quarter.
They can be left in for about 5 years.
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∙ 10y agoAn IUD can stay in place indefinitely, without limit. The hormonal IUDs, however, become less effective after their useful life is over.
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∙ 8y agoAn IUD should be in until a woman is seeing pregnancy, or until the IUD reaches the end of its useful life, whichever comes first.
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If you have an IUD does sperm stay in your body?
An IUD doesn't affect how long semen (or sperm) stays in the uterus. The copper IUD interferes with sperm mobility, lowering the odds of pregnancy. The progesterone IUD thickens the cervical mucus, making it difficult for the sperm to meet the egg.
Does an iud tickle?
An IUD does not tickle. It is not something you feel when it is in place.
Can the IUD float?
The IUD does not "float," but generally remains in place at the top of the uterus.
How long should an IUD last before having pid?
IUDs do not cause PID. There are no health risks from leaving an IUD in place after its useful life, other than possible pregnancy in the case of a hormonal IUD.
How long will copper stay in uterus?
If by copper you mean a copper IUD, it depends on the brand. Copper IUD's can normally be left in the uterus from 5-10 years depending on the brand. Obviously an IUD can be removed earlier if you want to try to conceive or switch to another birth control method.
Can weight loss cause an IUD to move out of place?
Weight change will not affect the location of an IUD
How long are the IUD strings?
The strings on an IUD are very long when it is removed from the package. After insertion of the IUD, a health care provider typically trims the strings so that they're about 3-4 cm long measuring from the opening of the cervix.
Can an egg be fertilized using an IUD?
Yes and it can cause serious problems if you become pregnant while the IUD is in place.
If you are breast feeding and have and IUD in place can you become pregnant?
Very very very very unlikely. Purely down to the IUD. With an IUD, protection is something like 99.99999999%.
How long can an IUD be left in without causing problems?
An IUD can be left in for years without causing problems. A hormonal IUD will lose effectiveness, though.
How long after removing IUD dose birth control start working?
Your new birth control method starts working whether or not you have the IUD in place. For instructions specific to the method you started, contact your health care provider.
Can you become pregnant if your IUD is out of place?
Yes. The IUD is effective when it's in the right place, at the top of the uterus. If it comes partially or completely out of the uterus, you can get pregnant.
