Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)

64K views · 812 reactions | It’s important to have protected seggs/ abstain weeks before the IUD insertion so this doesn’t happen. Communicate with your provider just so they can be cautious and possibly postpone your appointment so they can run more tests to make sure you’re not pregnant! #ultrasoundtech #obgyn #medicalhumor #iud #pregnancy | Natalie Avni | Facebook

Getting an IUD doesn’t have to be painful! I’m Dr. Tania Elliott, board certified internal medicine specialist and allergist, and I’m joined by my colleague, a board certified gynecologist who has been putting IUDs in for over 30 years. Here’s five things you can do 👉🏼👉🏼 ✨Number one, take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or naproxen one hour beforehand with a small snack. ✨Number two, we do the procedure when you’re on your period. Not to be gross, but we know that you’re not pregnant and