IUD insertion/removal

The purpose of inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) into the uterus is to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Hormonal IUDs (releasing levonorgestrel) have a curative effect – they help to minimise excessive bleeding from the uterus.

Two weeks prior to the procedure, the following blood tests should be collected:

• blood cell count,
• electrolyte panel,
• coagulation factors,
• blood typing,
• glucose test,
• creatinine test,
• HBsAg test,
• anti-HCV antibody test.

• IUDs are usually inserted without anaesthesia but in some cases anaesthesia is indispensable (difficult anatomical conditions, extremely pain-sensitive patients).
• IUDs are usually removed without anaesthesia. Exception to the rule include situations where traditional IUD removal methods fail, especially if IUD threads are not visible.
• The procedure lasts about 5 minutes. The cost of the procedure does not include the price of the IUD.