These difficulties can last for a few weeks but tend to be worse for the first couple of days, potentially making sex uncomfortable. Copper iuds are effective for sex you've had 5 days prior to insertion Hormonal iuds are effective immediately if you have them inserted at the start of your period, or after 7 days any other time of your cycle How long you have to wait for your cervix to heal seems to vary between doctors Some will say 48 hrs, some a week, some 2+ weeks. One of the most common questions after getting an iud is how long one should wait before having sex.
How long this lasts differs from person to person If it hurts, you can take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen to feel better. Having an iud shouldn't cause significant changes to your sex life, but painful sex and heavy bleeding could indicate your iud has moved.
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