Emergency IUD
This method is also known as the “post-coital IUD”.
The emergency IUD is the copper IUD! See the Copper IUD section for more information on insertion.
99.9% efficiency
Cost: Approximately $65, depending on make and model. It is not reimbursed by RAMQ or private insurance.
How it works: The emergency IUD can be inserted up to 7 days after sexual intercourse at risk of pregnancy. Only the copper IUD can be considered for the emergency IUD option. As a bonus, you can keep the emergency IUD as a contraceptive method afterwards.
Mode of action: Prevents implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus.
Where can I buy it? In Planned Parenthood clinics, and some CISSS (the person can contact the point of service in his or her area).
In the Quebec City area, the following locations offer emergency IUD insertion: Saint-François-d’Assise, CLSC Orléans-Beauport and CLSC La Malbaie.
Instructions for use: the IUD must be inserted and removed by a‧e doctor. It can be left in place for its entire period of effectiveness (3 to 10 years, depending on the model chosen).
FAQ
Is the insertion of the emergency IUD painful?
Is it painful to insert an emergency IUD?
Inserting the IUD can be uncomfortable, even painful. The sensations experienced are often comparable to menstrual cramps and may last from a few days to a few weeks after insertion. The fact remains that this experience is unique to each individual.
Is it possible to remove the emergency IUD before the end of its usage period?
Yes, it is possible to have the IUD removed at any time by a‧e healthcare professional‧le.
Is the emergency IUD effective as contraception from the day of insertion?
Yes, the copper IUD is effective as a contraceptive from its first day of use.
