You can schedule an IUD removal close to the IUD's expiration date and at any point in your cycle. The removal process involves a doctor inserting a speculum and pulling the IUD out by the strings.

In most cases you pull the strings and out it comes—but doctors say it's not always that simple. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Removal of an IUD is usually easier and less painful than ...