Patient's question:
My husband said he went to the hospital to get an IUD inserted to prevent various problems during pregnancy. Will I get an ectopic pregnancy after getting an IUD?Doctor's answer:
If you have already conceived a child and are not planning to get pregnant again, you might consider getting an intrauterine device (IUD). An IUD is effective in preventing pregnancy and has minimal side effects on the body. It is also unlikely to cause an ectopic pregnancy. You don’t need to worry too much about it. When you want to get pregnant, you can simply have the IUD removed. The recurrence of ectopic pregnancy poses a serious threat to women’s health, and if it occurs, it should be treated promptly.