Can I take out my own IUD?
I’m thinking about removing my IUD myself.
While some people choose to remove their own IUD, whether someone can successfully remove it depends on several factors, like the length of the IUD strings and the position of the cervix. If you try to remove your IUD and it won’t come out (or you can’t find the strings), contact a health care provider to help.
Bedsider and
Birth control
You deserve access to birth control that fits your body, your life and your plans. Since 2011, Bedsider has been a trusted source of medically reviewed birth control information—covering every method available in the U.S. with guides, real user reviews, side-by-side comparisons, and a clinic search to help you find care near you or online.
Related methods
Dive in and learn all the details about these related birth control methods.
Subscribe to Frisky Fridays
Heat up your weekends with our best sex tips and so much more.