Birth Control and Surgery

[jtellechea001 87]

Hi ladies,

Has anyone had an IUD and had wls? I've had my IUD now for almost a year and I'm terrified about having to take it out. Is it really necessary to take out for this surgery?

Any thoughts or advice would be great!

Thank you!

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[daniotra 298]

No, you can keep it in. In fact, I had one put in so I could have surgery.

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[jtellechea001 87]

Really? What was the reasoning behind that? I've read everywhere that if you are on birth control you must stop it! I'm terrified of having to take it out!!

Edited August 7, 2016 by jtellechea001

[gina171 626]

I think that edict refers to birth control pills or other hormonal methods. An IUD is a physical device that usually doesn't involve hormones or drugs.

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[jtellechea001 87]

An IUD releases hormones....

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[Admanda 13]

I'm on the IUD and was told I don't need to take it out. I have my surgery for August 23.

Asiangurl1

[jtellechea001 87]

Which IUD do you have? The mirena?

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[gina171 626]

I had the Mirena for 5 years I think? But a few years ago I had moved on to a tubal ligation, BC of some issues I had.

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[jtellechea001 87]

I was asking if it's necessary to remove it for the surgery?

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[Admanda 13]

Yes the mirena

Asiangurl1

[daniotra 298]

I have a mirena IUD. I did not have to remove it. It's hormonal action is localized rather than systemic, so it doesn't have the same issues with causing blood clots as the pill.

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[catalina_uk 62]

An IUD releases hormones....

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Not all of them. The simple, copper ones don't. I have one and is like that. To be quite frank I don't really understand why wouldn't want to have a period. Is something natural, meant to happen to your body every month...but hey ho that's me...not related to the topic...pls don't get me wrong.

[jtellechea001 87]

People use it for other reasons. Not wanting a period is not mine.

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