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IUD
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FAQs - IUD
How is Skyla different from Mirena?
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Is it okay for me to take my own IUD out?
I'm ready to get my IUD out. Can I remove it myself?
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Johanna, 28, IUD and emergency contraception
The likes far outweigh the don’t likes.
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That little T: A step-by-step guide to getting an IUD
Considering an IUD? Get the ball rolling by thinking about these questions first.
FAQs - IUD
Will it hurt to have sex when I have an IUD inside me?
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It took two doctors five tries to place my IUD — And I'd do it all again
The pain and frustration were intense, but having an IUD more than makes up for it.
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Tika, 19, IUD
Honestly, I think it’s so worth it.
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How I dumped the pill and met the IUD
Two weeks ago, I ended my longest and most tumultuous relationship to date.
FAQs - IUD
What if I get an IUD, but want to get pregnant sooner than the 3 or 5 or 12 years that it's good for?
I want to get pregnant.
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Can I use tampons with an IUD?
I heard there's a risk in using tampons with an IUD.
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The Paragard IUD has copper, right? Is it safe to have the metal inside you?
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Can you feel the IUD during sex?
Worried that you or your partner(s) will be able to feel the IUD during sex? Keep calm and read on.