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How is the IUD fitted?

April 26, 2017fitted IUD

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How is the IUD fitted?

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A small “T” shaped piece of plastic and copper is inserted into the vagina, through the cervix (the hole at the top of your vagina) and into the womb. Fitting an IUD takes about 15-20 minutes. A doctor or nurse will put some local anaesthetic on your cervix, to stop you feeling any pain. It can be uncomfortable or painful for some women and you may get period type pains and some light bleeding for a few days afterwards.