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.
This one is easy. If you’re ready to get pregnant (or just don’t want to use an IUD anymore), you can have your IUD removed at any time (even the day after you get it).
If you are using the non-hormonal IUD, it’s possible to get pregnant the same day it’s removed. If you are using a hormonal IUD, the hormones in the IUD are out of your body within a few days, and your body will return to whatever level of fertility is normal for you. It may be easier for some people to get pregnant than others.
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