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I delivered my baby 5 weeks ago and had a stage 3 hemorrhage and a uterine stony. about 1 week ago, i went to the or to have retained placenta removed and im recovering from the or visit. is it safe for me to have an iud now that im cleared out?

Q: i delivered my baby 5 weeks ago and had a stage 3 hemorrhage and a uterine stony. about 1 week ago, i went to the or to have retained placenta removed and im recovering from the or visit. is it safe for me to have an iud now that im cleared out?

: Glad to hear you have recovered from what sounds like a difficult delivery. At this stage, it seems an IUD is a safe option for you.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Glad to hear you have recovered from what sounds like a difficult delivery. At this stage, it seems an IUD is a safe option for you.

Dr Ferranti and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/10/2021

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A member asked:

I delivered my baby 5 weeks ago and had a stage 3 hemorrhage and a uterine stony. about 1 week ago, i went to the or to have retained placenta removed and im recovering from the or visit. is it safe for me to have an iud now that im cleared out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Ferranti and 3 doctors agreed

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