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Got iud birth control on 3/20 how long does it take to start working ?
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Depends: If you got the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud it takes 7 days before you can have unprotected intercourse. If you got the paragard iud, then it's effective immediately. Hope that helps.
Answered 6/30/2014
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