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When Can I Get Pregnant After Taking Out My IUD?
When you're ready to get pregnant, you want it to happen immediately – but that's not always the case when coming off of birth control. Some birth control methods require the body to even out its hormones.
If you have an IUD, however, you can start trying for a family immediately after it’s removed. Dr. Inga Zilberstein is an experienced OB/GYN who offers IUD placement and removal at her office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Here, she explains your chances for pregnancy after taking out your IUD.
Getting pregnant after IUD removal
An IUD comes in two forms: hormonal and copper. The hormonal IUD releases a small amount of progestin to prevent pregnancy. Copper IUDs don't contain hormones; the metal is a natural sperm repellent that also prevents pregnancy.
IUDs are highly effective, so you don't have to worry about getting pregnant while it's in – but what about when you're ready to start a family? The good news is that you can potentially get pregnant right away after an IUD removal because IUDs do not affect ovulation.
Of course, the timing depends on many factors, including when in your menstrual cycle Dr. Zilberstein removes the IUD and any unknown fertility problems.
After removal, you can begin trying as soon as you'd like, as fertility returns to normal immediately. In fact, if you take out your IUD at the right time during your cycle, it’s possible to become pregnant the very next month.
However, it may take you several months to get pregnant, which is normal for many women. If you continue to have trouble conceiving after an IUD removal, Dr. Zilberstein may recommend fertility testing.
When is the best time to remove an IUD?
The best part of an IUD is that we can remove it anytime without complications. The copper IUD isn't hormonal, so you shouldn't notice too much of a change. However, your body may feel some changes after removing a hormonal IUD as your periods return to normal.
It's a good idea to remove an IUD as soon as you're considering starting a family. Although fertility can return immediately after removal, pregnancy might not happen right away if other issues exist.
Are there pregnancy complication risks after an IUD?
Every type of birth control has risks. If you become pregnant while an IUD is still in your body, especially if it slips out of place in the uterus, there could be complications.
However, rest assured that there's no increased risk of pregnancy complications, such as ectopic pregnancy, after you take out an IUD.
Talk to Dr. Zilberstein about your plans to start a family. She can guide you in the right direction regarding when to remove your IUD for optimal success in achieving pregnancy. She evaluates your reproductive health, discusses any concerns you have, and explains how to track your cycle properly to enhance pregnancy success.
Contact Inga Zilberstein, MD, today by calling or texting 830-254-5941 or sending a message through our website.
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