Type of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon. What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Inserting an IUD. Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be pregnant and because they have been told that the cervix dilates during menstrual flow, allowing easier introduction of the IUD. No literature exists proving cervical dilation occurs with menses.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs), also referred to as intrauterine contraception (IUC) or the intrauterine system (IUS), are long-acting reversible contraceptive method that involves the placement of a small T-shaped device inside the uterus. polyethylene string is secured to the device, allowing for easy removal. It is placed in the uterus during an office visit. 1  The Copper T IUD is approved for 10 years of use, although studies have shown it to be effective for as long as 20 years.