How Quickly Can You Get Pregnant After IUD Removal?

How Quickly Can You Get Pregnant After IUD Removal?

The intrauterine device, or IUD, has long been proven to be one of the most effective forms of birth control. Categorized as a Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC), many women choose to have IUDs installed in their bodies as they require very little maintenance. "A LARC's main advantage is 'set it and forget it,'" Samantha M. Dunham, MD, clinical associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at NYU Langone Health, told Glamour. "It may require more effort to start up, but requires less effort over time."

Dr. Sarita Sonalkar, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, also told The New York Times they're preferred by people because of the variety of options available. There are hormonal IUDs that work to prevent the sperm from ever being in contact with the egg and copper IUDs that function as spermicides. Whichever you end up choosing, once you have the T-shaped device situated in your uterus, you're looking at around three to 12 years of continuous contraception.

You can also choose to have it removed at any time you want. And according to experts, you can get pregnant almost immediately after the IUD is out of your system.