Andrew Huberman· PhD
But when you stop the IUD, we do see a change in indometrial receptivity at least for 6 months after it's been removed. And it can take time to build that lining back up.
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But when you stop the IUD, we do see a change in indometrial receptivity at least for 6 months after it's been removed. And it can take time to build that lining back up.
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It typically suppresses ovulation in the first two years, but then progesterone levels drop and it tends not to suppress ovulation, but that chronic progesterone exposure thins the endometrial lining to the degree that many women do not have periods anymore. >> That can be great if you don't like having a period. That can decrease the chance of anemia or menstrual cramping. So it can be very lifestyle positive during those years. But when you stop the IUD, we do see a change in indometrial receptivity at least for 6 months after it's been removed. And it can take time to build that lining back up.
So I always recommend that a progesterone IUD is removed at least 6 months before you want to get pregnant. Give the indometrium time to rebuild and regrow and then you'll have better odds of conceiving.