How to Conceive After IUD

An intrauterine device (IUD) offers long-term protection against pregnancy, but what happens if you decide that you want to conceive? The good news is that using an IUD should not impact your future ability to become pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy.

Things You'll Need

• Home pregnancy test
• Home ovulation test

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Instructions

• 1

  Remove the IUD. IUD removal should be done by your doctor. According to the Feminist Women's Health Center, most women report that IUD removal is quicker and less painful than the original insertion of the device.

• 2

  Get advice. Generally speaking, you can become pregnant as soon as your IUD has been removed. In fact, if your IUD is removed near your ovulation time and you have recently had unprotected sex, you could conceive from that encounter if sperm is still in your body. However, your doctor can offer advice about understanding your menstrual cycle and determining when you are ovulating to increase your chances of conceiving.

• 3

  Have unprotected sexual intercourse. Naturally, using another form of birth control will prevent you from becoming pregnant.

• 4

  Keep track of your menstrual cycle. If your period is late, take a home pregnancy test or see your doctor for a test. If a home pregnancy test is positive, make a doctor's appointment to confirm the results and begin prenatal care.