Is an IUD Right for me?
IUDs work best with women who:
- are in a monogamous relationship because IUDs do not prevent against sexually transmitted diseases.
- have not had PID, gonorrhea, or chlamydia in the past year.
- have given birth to at least one child (the IUD is less likely to be expelled).
You should not use an IUD if you:
- currently have a sexually transmitted bacterial infection like chlamydia or gonorrhea.
- had an abnormal Pap smear that has not been resolved.
- have abnormal bleeding, eptopic pregnancy, severe anemia, or a history of uterine fibroid tumors.
- have cervical or uterine cancer.
- do not have access to medical care in case of a problem.
