12) IUD Removal: FAQ’s Answered (And More!) (Talking IUC With Dr. D)

IMPORTANT 2023 UPDATE re: IUD DURATION OF USE- US FDA now approves 52mg levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena, Liletta) for 8 YEARS use for contraception. When treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding is the primary indication, best results are usually seen in the first 5 years. Kyleena (19.5mg) is still 5 years. See video #35 for info on copper IUD extended use.
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Dr. Kristina Dervaitis, an OB/GYN in Newmarket, Ontario, answers your questions about intrauterine contraception:
-What can I expect at an IUD removal appointment?
-What symptoms will I have after my IUD is removed?
-When can I start trying to conceive after my IUD is removed?
-Can I have a new IUD inserted at the same time the old IUD is removed?
-What if my GP can’t see the IUD strings?
Please note: this channel is provided as a volunteer public health education initiative (not for profit, no industry support, the channel is not monetized with ads). Dr. Dervaitis received her MD in 2000 and completed her OB/Gyn residency training in 2005 at Western University.
For more information on contraceptive options and IUC, I recommend the official sexual health website of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: www.sexandu.ca