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Dear dr. i have used the nuvaring as contraceptive since dec but i have too many side effects. i originally wanted the copper iud since i prefer non-hormonal options. please adivce if the copper iud has to be inserted by a gyn or gp?

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Contraceptive: Good morning, it’s unfortunate that you are having many side effects with the Nuva ring. To insert the copper IUD (Paraguard) you must be properly trained and either a GYN or GP can insert the IUD.

Answered 1/9/2018

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