My second consecutive IUD is due to expire in August and I’m so confused about what to do next. I love having an IUD and it’s definitely the perfect contraceptive option for me. However I am unable to find much online about having IUDs consecutively.
Does my body need to have a break?
Are there risks to having one after another?
Fertility issues run in my family, is there a chance that having an IUD for too long will affect my fertility?
Is there a way the NHS can test your fertility?
I’m 26, not in a relationship and not planning on having a baby any time soon. But also do r wanna spend years on contraceptives only to get into my thirties and find it takes me years to conceive.
As you can probably tell from this post I’m very confused about my next steps and any advice would be fab!
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If you are having unprotected sex for > 1 year with the same partner you can access free fertility investigations on the NHS. If not, you would have to go privately.
Having multiply IUD (or IUS) without a break does not harm your body or change your fertility. On removal of the IUD, which is non-hormonal, your fertility goes straight back to what is the natural fertility for you. So, if you remove it and are not ready for a baby, you will need to use another method for your contraception.
You can test your fertility prior to making plans for a child, but I do not believe this is a service provided by the NHS, in terms of free at the point of contact. Having test for fertility treatment, once you are actively trying for a baby is available on NHS (further information on process can be found on the NHS website or via GP) and has a long waiting list in most areas. However, to just test to be aware of your fertility is not available on the NHS like that, especially without having symptoms showing you may have a fertility problem e.g. polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms, untreated/multiple infection of Chlamydia, anorexia etc
The best place to get more reassurance would be your nearest NHS family planning service which you may be able to access online, telephone/face-to-face appointment/walk-in - use a search engine or local council website.
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