Patient's question:
I have a friend who is 33 years old this year. Previously, she was sexually open, but she was afraid of getting pregnant and going to the hospital to have an IUD implantation surgery. However, she recently plans to get married and wants to have a baby. I want to ask the doctor if removing the IUD will be very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally, removing an IUD is not very painful and can be tolerated, similar to the experience with the IUD mentioned above. The removal procedure is usually performed within 3-7 days after the menstrual cycle ends. After the surgery, it is important to avoid sexual intercourse for about half a month and maintain external genital hygiene. If you plan to get pregnant, it is best to wait for two to three months before conceiving and start taking folic acid tablets early to prevent birth defects in newborns. Wishing you good health.