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.
Types of IUDs. An IUD is a small, t-shaped plastic device with two soft threads that is placed in your uterus by an OB/GYN or healthcare provider. It is a quick nonsurgical procedure (about 15 minutes) and once the IUD is in place, it prevents sperm from reaching and fertilizing eggs.