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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.
FAQs - IUD
How long does it take to get an IUD?
FAQs - IUD
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.
FAQs - IUD
What are some of the health benefits of IUDs?
FAQs - IUD
Does the IUD increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease?
FAQs - IUD
Are IUDs safe if you haven't given birth?
FAQs - IUD
Can I take out my own IUD?
I’m thinking about removing my IUD myself.
FAQs - IUD
My doctor says they won’t give me an IUD because I’m too young and I haven’t had kids yet. What can I do?
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Is there anything I can do if my periods are heavier and my cramps are worse since I got my IUD?
My periods are heavier and/or my cramps are worse.
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How effective are IUDs at preventing pregnancy?
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What's the difference between the IUDs?
FAQs - IUD
Does it hurt to have an IUD taken out?
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