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The Safety of an IUD During Exercise

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Heather Topham Wood

When your doctor implants an intrauterine device to prevent pregnancy, he will provide you with after-care instructions, including when you can resume normal exercise. As soon as the IUD is in place, the FamilyDoctor website reports, you can resume swimming and your normal exercise routine.