Can I have an abortion with pills if I have an intrauterine device (IUD)?

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• What happens if I get pregnant with an intrauterine device (IUD)?

  Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most effective contraceptives, and pregnancy with an IUD in place is very rare. If the IUD fails for some reason and you become pregnant, it might cause some complications to the pregnancy. For example, there ...

• Does the intrauterine device (IUD) cause abortion?

  No. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a contraceptive which means they prevent a pregnancy, not terminate it.

• What is an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS)?

  An intrauterine device (IUD) is a contraceptive that is inserted by a doctor into the uterus. It is ideal if you want a low maintenance contraceptive. It's a fit-and-forget contraceptive, which means you do not have to remember to use it regularly ...

• How is an intrauterine device or system (IUD/IUS) fitted?

  Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are inserted by most gynaecologists in Malta in their clinics. The doctor will make sure that you're not pregnant at the time of insertion since an IUD could complicate a pregnancy. You may be given some local anaesthetic ...

• How do I tell if the intrauterine device (IUD) is still in place?

  An intrauterine device (IUD) has 2 thin threads that hang down a little way from the womb into the top of the vagina. The doctor that fits your IUD will teach you how to feel for these threads and check that it's still in place. Check your IUD is in ...