Pregnancy after IUD removal: What to expect & how long does it take?
Written by Cara Sumner
Cara Sumner
Cara Sumner is an accomplished writer with more than ten years of experience writing on subjects including skincare, sustainability, health, and wellness. Now, she’s dedicating her days to bringing more awareness and education to female reproductive health in her role at Natural Cycles. Cara holds a Master's Degree in Social Anthropology from Stockholm University and Minored in Female Studies/English Literature while getting her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Radford University in the States. On the weekends, you'll find her forest bathing in the woods around Stockholm.
Medically reviewed by Jack Pearson, Medical Affairs Manager at Natural Cycles
Jack Pearson
Dr. Jack Pearson is a previously HCPC registered Embryologist with a PhD in reproductive medicine. Prior to joining Natural Cycles leading Medical Affairs, he worked for more than 10 years in a clinical setting working at some of the busiest fertility clinics in the UK. Today he spends most of his time working with experts at the world’s leading institutions to carry out important research with the vision to further the field of female health. He earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield specializing in Sperm Metabolism and currently lives in London.
Key takeaways:
- The IUD is a popular method as it is low maintenance and highly effective at preventing pregnancy
- Studies suggest fertility may return within a matter of months for most people
- There are steps you can take to get to know your cycle better so you can plan or prevent pregnancy naturally
With more than 99% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy and low maintenance, the intrauterine device (IUD) is a choice birth control method for many women. But what happens when you’re ready to move on from this device – maybe even start trying for a family? In this post, we’ll explore the return of fertility after using long-term birth control, like the IUD.
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