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A member asked:

I gave birth two montgs ago when is it thar i start using the loop or iud for birth control?

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Depends: Consult ob/gyn .I would say 3 months or as soon as you want to engage in unprotected intercourse.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 9/22/2012

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