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I had my iud inserted today. is it ok to be active (walking& shoveling). i have some cramps and i am worried about the iud moving out of position?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

You can move : You can move around ... the IUD is not affected by your movements

Answered 4/18/2018

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A member asked:

I had my iud inserted today. is it ok to be active (walking& shoveling). i have some cramps and i am worried about the iud moving out of position?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Douglas answered

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I've read everything I can find about blighted ovum. I decided to naturally let things happen. Its been a week so far, and I've stopped bleeding, no cramps. Is it safe to self pleasure? nothing inserted How can I get things naturally moving faster?