It is okay to have sexual intercourse as soon as you feel comfortable after your
IUD is inserted (unless your IUD has been inserted within 48 hours after giving birth).
- ParaGard IUD provides pregnancy prevention immediately after it is inserted
- Mirena IUD is effective immediately only if inserted within 7 days after the start of your period
If you have Mirena inserted at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you should use another method of birth control (like a
male condom,
female condom,
today sponge, or
spermicide) during the first week after insertion. Pregnancy protection will begin after 7 days.
Some health-care professionals recommend using a condom as a backup method during the first month after your insertion, basically, to reduce your risk of infection.
