How Do You Remove A Mirena IUD?
Mirena is an intrauterine device used by women as a method of birth control. The device is made of plastic and inserted at a doctor’s office. Commonly referred to as an IUD, the device stays in place for up to five years. Removal of the IUD is done when a woman decides to become pregnant or is experiencing negative side effects. Notify the doctor’s office that the IUD should be removed. Uncomfortable side effects should also be explained for further examination. Do not attempt to remove the IUD an unlicensed professional or at home. Set the appointment so it falls during a menstrual cycle. The cervix is softer at that time, and removal of the device will be easier. Your doctor will locate the position of the uterus. The doctor will also locate the strings attached to the IUD. Occasionally a doctor will have to use tweezers or small swabs to pull strings that have been pushed back near the cervix. Using a medical clamp, the IUD will be pulled through the cervix by slowly pulling on the
