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What’s it like to get an IUD removed?
I knew that my IUD just wasn’t working for me, but I had no idea what to expect when it came time to get it taken out.
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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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The Paragard IUD has copper, right? Is it safe to have the metal inside you?
I am uncomfortable with the thought of having metal in my body.
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IUDs are A-OK: Doctors say the best new birth control has been here all along
The super-effective IUD has officially shaken its bad rap—at least with doctors.
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Mirena & LILETTA & Kyleena & Skyla & Paragard: A guide to figuring out which IUD is right for you
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Does the non-hormonal/copper IUD (Paragard) cause copper toxicity?
I heard the non-hormonal IUD can cause copper toxicity.
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How long does the IUD last?
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Tabitha, 20, IUD
Day through day, night through night, I’m covered.
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What's the difference between the IUDs?
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Mary Lide, 26, IUD
My IUD will expire in 2017 and I will immediately get another one.
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But really, should you get an IUD right now?
If you’re among the many folks wondering if now is the time to try long-acting birth control, here are some things to consider.
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Is it safe to have the hormones from the IUD inside you all the time?
I’m concerned about the hormones in the IUD.
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