IUD Placement Specialist
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Precious L. Braswell, MD
Board Certified OBGYN located in East Point, GA
IUDs not only last for several years, but the devices also are close to 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. Whether you’re switching contraceptive methods or going on birth control for the first time, Precious L. Braswell, MD, OB/GYN, LLC, in East Point, Georgia, provides IUD placement onsite. Dr. Braswell can also remove your IUD when you no longer wish to have it. To schedule your IUD placement, call today or schedule online.
IUD Placement Q & A
Why opt for an IUD?
The IUD is the most effective reversible birth control available today. An IUD, which is a T-shaped device inserted in the uterus, prevents more than 99% of pregnancies.
With an IUD, you don’t need to remember to take a pill every day. When used over time, long-lasting methods like an IUD are 20 times more effective than birth control pills.
What are the types of IUDs?
IUDs come in two basic types, hormonal and copper. The hormonal IUD releases progestin into the uterus. Progestin is the same hormone found in some birth control pills.
There are a variety of hormonal IUDs on the market. Generally, they prevent pregnancy for three to five years, before they need to be replaced.
The copper IUD is a non-hormonal device. Instead, it releases copper into the uterus. Once in place, a copper IUD prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years.
How do I know which IUD is right for me?
If you’re interested in getting an IUD, Dr. Braswell first reviews your medical history and examines you to make sure you’re an appropriate candidate for IUD placement. She usually checks your uterus, vagina, and cervix, and she may recommend an STD test.
Feel free to ask her any questions you have about this method of birth control. She’s here to address all of your questions.
What happens during IUD placement?
IUD placement happens right in the office of Precious L. Braswell, MD, OB/GYN, LLC. Dr. Braswell may begin by offering you numbing medicine to prevent any discomfort.
She places a speculum in your vaginal opening to see your reproductive organs. She puts the IUD in your uterus with the help of a special insertion device. IUD placement is quick, usually taking fewer than five minutes.
Does IUD placement hurt?
You may experience some temporary discomfort during IUD insertion. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers before or after you get your IUD may help minimize any cramping or pain.
What if I want to get pregnant after IUD placement?
IUDs are reversible. If you want to get pregnant or simply no longer want an IUD, Dr. Braswell can remove the device at any time. Taking out an IUD usually takes less time than IUD placement.
Explore your options for an IUD today by calling the office of Precious L. Braswell, MD, OB/GYN, LLC, or booking an IUD placement visit online.
