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IUD removal is a quick in-office procedure in which an OB-GYN, primary care provider, or nurse practitioner takes out an intrauterine device, a small T-shaped birth control device placed in the uterus. It usually takes less time than insertion and rarely requires more than a few minutes. People typically have an IUD removed at the end of its approved lifespan, when they want to get pregnant, or when they want to switch or stop birth control.
To remove an IUD, the provider inserts a speculum to see the cervix, grasps the IUD strings with a small instrument, and gently pulls. The device's flexible arms fold upward as it passes through the cervix. The process usually takes only a minute or two. If the strings aren't visible, a clinician can use a specialized tool or ultrasound to locate and remove the device.
Most people feel less discomfort during removal than during insertion. You may feel a brief cramp or pinch as the IUD passes through the cervix. The sensation varies from person to person and typically passes quickly. Removal does not usually require anesthesia.
After IUD removal, light bleeding or spotting and mild cramping for a day or two are common, and they usually ease on their own. If you used a hormonal IUD, your natural menstrual cycle returns as the hormones leave your body. Fertility returns almost immediately, so pregnancy is possible right away unless you start another birth control method.
Side effects of IUD removal are usually mild and short-lived, such as cramping and spotting. Some people notice changes in their cycle, mood, or skin as their body adjusts after a hormonal IUD, and these shifts tend to settle over the following weeks. Serious complications are rare. Contact a healthcare professional if you have heavy bleeding, severe pain, or signs of infection such as fever.
You can have an IUD removed at any time, but it should be replaced or removed by the end of its approved lifespan. Copper IUDs last up to 10 years, and hormonal IUDs are approved for 3 to 8 years depending on the brand. Many people also schedule removal when they want to conceive or change birth control methods.
An OB-GYN, primary care provider, or nurse practitioner can remove your IUD in a quick office visit and walk you through your options if you're switching methods or planning to conceive. Use Zocdoc to find a provider for IUD removal near you and book a visit based on your insurance and availability.
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