Question:
IUD inplant and surgery

I am thinking of getting the IUD implant for birthcontrol. I was thinking of getting it now, 6 weeks before surgery. Is that safe or should I wait until after my surgery?    — Renee B. (posted on September 30, 2003)

September 30, 2003
It is perfectly safe to get now. I have the Mirena IUD and I LOVE it. It makes my periods SO light and I don't have to think about it at all. I HIGHLY recommend it.
   — SarahC

September 30, 2003
I am getting the Mirena IUD put in in 2 weeks and I can't wait (although I am almost 5 months post op). Do it & that will be one less thing to worry about.
   — Dawn P.

September 30, 2003
I had the Mirena IUD before surgery. My body is sensitive to hormones so it took longer for me to adjust than most. Now I have adjusted and I just love it and don't even think about it now!
   — candylnd24

October 1, 2003
heya hun..just my suggestion..but do it now.. i have an iud..(not sure on what type..but it is hormone free and good for up to 10 years at time of insertion).. when i had it done i was told to take motrin before coming in to the office..it was an in office procedure..didnt take very long..yes it was painful.. but worth it to me.. and when it was done..i was a bit nausus and spotted a bit.. told to take more motrin for a day or 2 cant really remember.. but.. i have had no problems with it.. i asked my obgyn if it was ok... she said the uterus isnt effected by wt loss..so.. do it now..while you can take motrin..just my thoughts..
   — johanna F.