Patient's question:
I got pregnant twice this year, and this time I had an abortion. I plan to get an IUD inserted. Is it okay to have an abortion and get an IUD inserted at the same time?Doctor's answer:
After an abortion without pain, it is necessary to monitor the complete recovery of the uterus after the procedure to determine when it is safe to insert an intrauterine device (IUD). If the uterus has fully recovered after the abortion, the IUD can be inserted simultaneously. However, if the uterus has not fully recovered post-abortion, the IUD cannot be inserted. It is required to wait until after one menstrual period, and the IUD should be inserted within 3-7 days after the period is clean. Therefore, whether it is possible to insert an IUD depends on the complete recovery of the uterus after the surgery.