Whether or not it is feasible for a woman to leave the IUD in place for a long period of time also depends on the woman’s specific situation. If there is an expiration date of the IUD, the IUD has shifted, or the woman has gone through menopause, the IUD needs to be removed. If there are no such cases, the IUD may not be removed. 1. If the IUD has an expiration date, it should be removed after the expiration date. An expired IUD will not only fail to prevent pregnancy, but may also become deformed, causing the IUD to become embedded. 2. If the IUD has shifted, the IUD should be removed in time to prevent it from penetrating into the uterine muscle layer, or even resulting in acute abdomen, which may lead to more serious consequences. 3. If a woman has already gone through menopause, it is also recommended to remove the IUD. The uterus will gradually shrink after menopause, while the size of the IUD will not change, so symptoms such as abdominal pain may occur, and it will be more difficult to remove the IUD. It is recommended that women decide whether or not to have the IUD removed under the guidance of their doctor.