Can I remove my own iud?

shara86 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Feb 12, 2012, 03:10 PM

Can I remove my own iud?

Can I remove my own IUD by myself? Is it safe?

J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646

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Feb 12, 2012, 03:13 PM

No. It needs to be removed by a doctor so that no harm is done to your cervix.

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