Comprehensive IUD Care, Including Complex Removal
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most effective forms of long-term contraception available. Whether you are considering a new IUD, need routine removal, or have been told you have a complicated IUD situation, our practice offers comprehensive in-office management with a high level of procedural expertise.
We provide timely access to care and are uniquely equipped to manage both routine and complex IUD cases without the need for hospital-based procedures in many situations.
Our IUD Services
IUD Placement
We provide insertion of hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs with individualized counseling to help determine the option that best fits your needs and goals.
IUD placement offers:
- Long-term pregnancy prevention
- Highly effective contraception
- Reversible fertility
- Low-maintenance birth control
Routine IUD Removal
When it is time for replacement, pregnancy planning, or a change in contraceptive methods, most IUDs can be removed quickly and comfortably during a routine office visit.
Complex IUD Removal
Occasionally, IUD removal may become more challenging due to:
- Missing or lost strings
- Embedded IUDs
- Device displacement
- Prior unsuccessful removal attempts
Our experience allows us to manage many of these situations safely in the office setting, often avoiding the need for operating room procedures.
Hysteroscopic IUD Retrieval
For more complex cases, hysteroscopy allows direct visualization inside the uterus, making it possible to locate and remove difficult-to-access IUDs with greater precision.
This advanced capability is one of the ways our practice stands apart from traditional office-based gynecologic care.
Benefits of Hysteroscopic Retrieval
- Direct visualization of the uterine cavity
- Improved accuracy
- Management of lost-string IUDs
- Treatment performed in the office setting
- Reduced need for hospital procedures or operating room scheduling
Why Choose Our Practice?
Advanced In-Office Capabilities
Many practices refer complex IUD removals to the operating room. We are often able to manage these cases safely in the office through advanced procedural techniques and hysteroscopic evaluation.
High Procedural Experience
Our team has extensive experience performing both routine and complex gynecologic procedures.
Fast Access to Care
Patients experiencing discomfort, concerns about IUD positioning, or difficulty obtaining removal elsewhere can often be evaluated promptly.
Avoid the Operating Room
Many complex cases can be addressed without hospital scheduling, reducing delays and inconvenience.
Anesthesia & Comfort Options
All procedures are offered with a patient-specific anesthesia plan.
Depending on the procedure and patient preference, available options may include:
- No anesthesia
- Local anesthesia
- Regional nerve block (cervical and uterine)
- Oral anxiolytic medication
- Oral NSAID medication
- Oral narcotic medication
- IM therapies (ketamine, zofran, ketorolac)
We do not offer general anesthesia.
Your treatment plan will be individualized to maximize comfort while maintaining safety.
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you need routine IUD placement, standard removal, or evaluation of a complex IUD situation, our team is here to provide experienced, efficient, and compassionate care.