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Reader Stories: What Advice Convinced You to Get an IUD?

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As per Planned Parenthood, the IUD is the most popular form of reversible birth control in the world. Most women who get an IUD are satisfied with their choice.

Yet, one of the greatest hurdles facing IUD use is that many people have been lead to believe false information about IUDs. Some are afraid of the IUD insertion or IUD removal.

IUDs are for the long-term, so you want to be sure of your decision.

For those of you who have had an IUD insertion or IUD removal, what questions are you glad you asked your doctor before having your IUD procedure?

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