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Expert: - 8/18/2007


Question
I had a IUD removed today and was hoping to have a baby next summer sometime. How soon can we start trying? What is the suggested time to wait, or rather is there a time period that would be higher risk? This will be my 3rd child AND the IUD was in place for almost 3 years.

Answer
Hi Rachel,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to check with your personal physician. I just looked at some articles that I found. Some women didn't have any problem getting pregnant. It took from 3 to 6 months to get pregnant after having the IUD.

Another article I read said that the IUD works by causing inflammation in the lining of your uterus, and it may take a few months for your lining to return to normal.

I don't see anything so far about a risk. If you would like me keep researching, just email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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