An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small contraceptive device made of flexible plastic. IUDs offer years of worry-free birth control. The IUD works by preventing fertilization or by altering the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation should fertilization occur. An IUD has several advantages over traditional birth control. It provides fewer and more consistent hormones and won't cause significant weight gain. An IUD is easy to use for several years, or can be removed early if you want to get pregnant earlier. It is simple to get pregnant after using an IUD.
Instructions
1. Schedule your appointment to have the IUD removed. There is no minimum time an IUD must be used for. An IUD can be removed at any time. The removal is actually quicker and less painful than the insertion.
2. Prepare your body for pregnancy. Since you are planning a pregnancy, start doing things that would be beneficial for the baby. Start taking prenatal vitamins or folic acid, exercise and quit smoking.
3. Buy a calender or subscribe to an online service that tracks your ovulation. When you have your first menstrual cycle, mark this down. It is important to point out that since IUDs works by preventing fertilization, you can become pregnant in the very first month after having it removed or even from intercourse had before the IUD was removed.
4. Predict your ovulation. If menstruation consistently starts every 28 days, you can reasonably assume that ovulation occurs 14 days after the first day of menstruation. If menstrual cycles are consistently longer than 28 days long, simply subtract 18 from the average days in your cycles.
5. Try for the baby during your window of ovulation. This is when you will be most successful with fertilization.
6. Know when to seek help. If you and your partner are younger than 35, wait a year before seeing a doctor for help getting pregnant. If you are 35 or older, your menstrual cycle is longer 35 days, or if you or your partner have or think you have fertility problems. see your doctor.
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