Does an expired IUD work?
Dr Anuj Sharma
Faculty member, Department of Family Medicine,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
USA
Faculty member, Department of Family Medicine,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
USA
Q: I was using IUD for the last three years, which expired a week back, but it is still inserted. Is it safe to have sex (without getting pregnant) for a couple of months till I get a new one? Does an expired IUD work?
A:It depends upon what kind of IUD you have in your body. I would suggest using a condom and a spermicidal foam until your IUD is removed or a new one is inserted.