My doctor says they won’t give me an IUD because I’m too young and I haven’t had kids yet. What can I do?

Nov 23, 2016

Actually, it’s okay for teenagers to use an IUD, and it’s also okay for women who haven’t had kids yet. Most experts agree about this. If your healthcare provider will not insert the IUD for you, try going to another health center in your area.

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