What kind of follow up will I need after the IUD is placed?
Once the IUD is inserted, the doctor will show you how to check that it is in place. It is important to check the string regularly. To do this, you must insert a finger into your vagina and feel around for the string. You can do this at any time, but doing it right after your menstrual period is easy to remember. If you do not feel the string or if you feel the IUD, call your doctor. The IUD may have slipped out of place. Use another form of birth control until your IUD is checked.
If you can feel the IUD, see your doctor. Do not try to remove it yourself.
Your doctor may recommend that you return to the office in around six weeks to make sure it is in place.
