Can you walk home from your IUD removal?

It is usually possible to walk home after IUD removal. If the IUD is removed under general intravenous anesthesia or if it is difficult to remove the IUD, it is usually not recommended to walk home. IUD removal is a level 1 gynecological procedure and can be done in the gynecological outpatient operating room as it is simple to perform. The indications for IUD removal are those who have a need for fertility, do not need contraception after menopause, or are not comfortable with the IUD. Before the removal of the IUD, a gynecological examination should be conducted by a professional doctor to exclude acute inflammation of the reproductive tract or systemic diseases that are not suitable for the removal of the IUD, and ultrasound or X-ray examination should be conducted to make sure that the IUD is located in the uterine cavity. The time of removing the IUD needs to be 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period is over. If it is considered difficult to remove the IUD, such as after a long period of menopause, the IUD can be removed under general intravenous anesthesia. For smooth removal of the IUD with little bleeding, you can walk home after the procedure with 2 hours of rest and no abnormalities. However, for those who perform IUD removal under general intravenous anesthesia or those who have difficulty in removing the IUD, it is not recommended to walk home. After the removal of the IUD, please take proper rest and do not have sexual intercourse for 2 weeks. If you have lower abdominal pain or heavy vaginal bleeding, you need to consult a doctor promptly.