Frequently asked questions about IUD

No, it can also increase the risk of catching sexually transmitted diseases, because it can be used as a vehicle which the germs take advantage of to arrive quicker to the uterus and this way make the infection worse, therefore it is a contraceptive that is recommended to women who maintain monogamous sexual relations

If the implant is fitted during her period, the woman is protected against pregnancy straight away. If it is fitted after her period, the woman should protect herself against an unwanted pregnancy with another contraceptive.

Yes you can use it, the IUD offers the same protection to diabetic women. But these women run a higher risk of getting infections.

Women with diabetes should have more thorough supervision from their gynaecologist if the use the IUD

There can be various reasons for the removal of the IUD, these are some of them:

The woman can show symptoms which indicate to the gynaecologist that the insertion of the IUD is not best for her.

The woman asks the gynaecologist to extract the IUD.

The effective period of the IUD has finished, etc.

It's not possible that your partner feels the IUD since it is placed in the uterus and not in the vagina, but if it is not well positioned then it is possible that they notice it. What your partner might feel is the string which hangs out of the vagina which is where the IUD is extracted.

First, it is advised to have a gynaecological review and afterwards the IUD will be fitted during the menstruation cycle.