Contraception: IUD Aftercare

What should I expect in the next couple of weeks?

It is common to have some mild cramping and spotting after an IUD insertion. If you have cramps you may want to take: 

Complications and pelvic infection following IUD insertion are uncommon. However, if you have severe pelvic or abdominal pain that is not improving, fever (greater than 38° C), or malodorous discharge please call our clinic or go to the ER or your local health centre for urgent assessment.

When does it become effective?

For birth control:

Other Information

Follow-up

We ask you to check for your string at 4-8 weeks. If you find it and are feeling well a follow up appointment is not required. To check the string of your IUD, insert a finger into your vagina and feel for the cervix, which is at the top of the vagina and feels harder than the rest of your vagina. You should be able to feel the thin, plastic string coming out of the opening of your cervix. If you can not find it or it seems to be longer than 3 cm or you are having other concerning symptoms then book a follow up appointment at the Yukon Sexual Health clinic, call (867) 393-6635.