What if I get an IUD, but want to get pregnant sooner than the 3 or 5 or 12 years that it's good for?

I want to get pregnant.

Apr 11, 2016

This one is easy. If you’re ready to get pregnant, just have your IUD removed. The hormones in your body should go back to normal quickly and you can start trying right away.

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