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A member asked:

How long is the procedure to insert the ten year iud?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Few mins: Can be done in few mins in expert hand.

Dr Mendizabal agreed

Answered 10/29/2013

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IUCD insertion: The pre-insertion preparation is about 15-20 minutes. The insertion itself about 10-20 seconds.

Answered 10/26/2013

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