A 45-year-old member asked:
Is sex ok when you have an intrauterine device (iud) coming out through the cervix?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Yes.: That is where iuds come out. It prevents pregancy, but does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
IUD: With iud's, a wire or string is attached and does hang out the cervix. Sex is fine in that case. If the iud itself is coming out of your cervix, you need to see your gynecologist for an exam before having sex.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
For intrauterine device, does nurse insert it or doctor?
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Several options: An iud can be placed by a specialist who has been appropriately trained and does so safely. These include physicians, certified nurse midwives, certi... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Can I do the intrauterine device insertion in a day ward? What costs would a classic core plan cover?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Wrong place to ask: This is the HT public information site where docs, primarily in the USA answer questions about health conditions. You are welcome to post general heal... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Will an intrauterine device stop an std?
Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
No: No, an IUD is implanted to help try to prevent pregnancy. It has nothing to do with trying to prevent std infections. It has absolutely no effect on... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How safe is an intrauterine device?
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Very safe: In the right patient, very safe. The beauty of an iud is that if it causes discomfort or bleeding, it can be easily removed. Mirena (levonorgestrel) a... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Is it painful to get intrauterine device?
Dr. Usha Mukhytaranswered
Gynecology 28 years experience
Yes not too much: Insertion is mildly painful not heavy pain
pain lasts few minutes only.
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