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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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 16y agoIt won't be an effective contraceptive and it may become imbedded in the wall of the uterus making it more difficult to remove.
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∙ 10y agoIf you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. There is no pressing need to remove it. Some say the copper IUD is effective up to 12 years.
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What if you are pregnant with an expired IUD is in your uterus?
For your safety, the IUD must be removed as soon as possible. At that point, you can decide whether you would like to continue the pregnancy or not. See your health care provider immediately.
Can you remove an IUD after 2 years?
You should be able to safely remove it whenever you want. There are some that last up to 5 years, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you can't remove it for that long. The point of an IUD is that you can have safe, non-permanent contraception for as long as you choose.
Why should you remove your IUD?
You should remove your IUD if you want to get pregnant, if you are pregnant, or if its useful life is expired and it's time to replace it.
Do you have to remove IUD before tied your tubes?
There is no need to remove the IUD before (or after) having your tubes tied. Leaving it in will ensure continuous protection.
How soon to start birth control after IUD removal?
Immediately.
What is the procedure to remove an IUD if you are pregnant?
It's the same as the procedure to remove the IUD when you're not pregnant.
Why do you need to remove your IUD after five years?
You should get the IUD removed if you are seeking pregnancy, or if it is at the end of its useful life.
If you want another baby what time of the month do you get the IUD out?
There's no special time to remove the IUD if you want to get pregnant
What are the complications of misplaced IUD?
i have an iud for over 30 years i had an ultisound and they found it the string was not there
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.
You have the IUD for 5 years you missed your period this month is that normal?
Missing a period once in five years is normal with or without the IUD.
Is there any danger i have my IUD 19 years now?
The only danger of an expired IUD is pregnancy.
