Can women remove their own IUDs? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT05339555

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether women could safely remove their own intrauterine devices (IUDs) using simple techniques. Thirty women who were already scheduled for IUD removal at a clinic tried the methods. The goal was to see how often self-removal worked and to learn what women think about doing it themselves.

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Locations

  • Oregon Health & Science Univeristy

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States