General instructions for IUD insertion (intrauterine device)
Insertion of a small T-shaped contraceptive device inside the uterus.
- Fasting: No fasting is required. It is advisable to have eaten something light to avoid feeling dizzy.
- Medication: Continue your usual medication. Any questions about your medication should be discussed with your doctor.
- Clothing and Accessories: Comfortable two-piece clothing.
- Specific Requirements: Pregnancy must be ruled out before insertion; tell your doctor if there is any possibility that you are pregnant. Your doctor will tell you the most suitable time for the insertion. You do not have to come with a companion, although it may be advisable in case you feel dizzy.
- Discomfort or pain after the test: A brief, intense pinch or cramp during insertion. Afterwards, it is normal to have mild cramps, brief dizziness and light vaginal bleeding in the following days or weeks.
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