Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. Here's the situation: Recently, I accidentally got pregnant, and then my husband and I decided not to keep the child. So, we had an abortion. We already have two children, so we don't want any more. I just wanted to ask, how long after the abortion can I get an IUD?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you with your questions. After a miscarriage surgery, it is necessary to wait for 2 to 3 menstrual cycles for recovery. Then, on the 2 to 3 days after the menstrual period is clean, an intrauterine device (IUD) can be placed. This is the better and longer time period. Except for artificial abortion surgery, if the uterus recovers well at that time, an IUD can also be placed. Therefore, the question of how long after an artificial abortion can an IUD be inserted depends on personal advice and the recovery situation after the surgery, with no absolute time recommendation.