Episode: 111: So you’re thinking about getting an IUD

How much do you know about your birth control options? A common form of contraception is the IUD however with 2 forms of the IUD available it can make for a very confusing miss understanding. In this episode, Dr. Oakley & Holly discuss everything you need to know about the non-hormonal form of IUD - the Copper IUD and hormonal IUD . When it comes to our bodies, choices are hardly ever one-size-fits-all, so keep that in mind, too! Thank you for your questions below: • What are IUDs? • So what’s so great (and not-so-great) about having an IUD? • The pros of having an IUD • Will I still get my period if I have an IUD? • How soon after childbirth can I get an IUD? • I’ve been told IUDs are unsafe. Is this true? What are some risks of the IUD? • Does it hurt to get an IUD? Have you ever had an IUD? Are you considering getting one? Share your comments and concerns with us below! Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/