How long do IUDs and implants last?

Duration varies by device, ranging multiple years. Your RescueMD clinician will review the current approved duration for your selected IUD or implant and when to schedule replacement.

Is birth control insertion painful and how long does it take?

Most insertions take just a few minutes. You may feel brief cramping with an IUD or pressure with an implant. Local numbing is used for the implant, and over-the-counter pain relief may be recommended for IUD cramping.

Do I need STI testing before insertion?

Screening may be recommended based on your history and symptoms. RescueMD offers confidential STI testing and treatment onsite when needed.

How quickly does fertility return after removal?

Fertility typically returns quickly after removal of an IUD or implant, though timing varies by individual.

Do you offer sedation for insertion or removal?

These office procedures generally use local measures and are well tolerated. For complex removals, RescueMD can coordinate referral to a gynecology specialist.

Birth Control Insertion Near Me & Birth Control Removal Near Me – RescueMD in Allen, TX

Looking for birth control insertion near me, birth control removal near me, or simply trustworthy birth control care? At RescueMD in Allen, TX, our clinicians provide confidential counseling plus IUD and implant insertion/removal with clear aftercare and follow-up. Start with a same-day consultation when available, or book a convenient telehealth online sick visit.

Want to review options first? See our Birth Control Consultation page.

Why Choose RescueMD

Clinician-guided care: counseling, eligibility review, and informed consent
Full-spectrum methods discussed with coordinated referrals when needed
Same-day starts when safe and clinically appropriate
Onsite testing as indicated (pregnancy/STI) via our lab testing
Clear follow-up with your primary care / annual physical
Transparent pricing and self-pay options

Need screening at the same visit? We offer confidential STD testing & treatment.

Methods We Insert or Remove

IUDs (intrauterine devices):
- Hormonal IUDs (e.g., levonorgestrel-based) – long-acting, low maintenance
- Non-hormonal Copper IUD – hormone-free, long-acting
Contraceptive Implant (upper arm)

Your provider will help compare effectiveness, side effects, periods, convenience, and future fertility plans to choose the best fit.

Am I a Candidate? (Timing & Same-Day Starts)

You may be eligible for same-day insertion depending on history, exam, and pregnancy status. Timing can be coordinated with your cycle or current method. If insertion doesn’t occur within certain cycle windows, you may need backup contraception for a short time—your clinician will advise.

If you have severe pelvic pain, high fever, or a positive pregnancy test with pain, seek urgent care or call 911.

What to Expect

Before Your Visit

Bring a medication/allergy list and date of your last menstrual period
Avoid vaginal products/douching beforehand
Consider taking an over-the-counter pain reliever if advised by your clinician
STI screening may be recommended (see STD testing)

During Insertion

IUD: brief pelvic exam; the device is placed in the uterus. Mild cramping is common and usually brief.
Implant: numbing medicine to the upper arm, tiny incision, device placed under the skin; a small bandage is applied.

Aftercare

Expect mild cramping/spotting (IUD) or tenderness/bruising (implant) for a few days
Follow activity and sex/tampon guidance from your clinician (often 24 hours of pelvic rest)
Call us promptly for heavy bleeding, fever, severe pain, or foul discharge

Removal & Switching Methods

IUD removal: gentle traction on strings. If strings aren’t visible, additional steps or referral may be needed.
Implant removal: local numbing; small incision to remove.
Switch same visit: many patients transition to a new method at the same appointment when appropriate. Fertility typically returns quickly after removal.

Schedule Birth Control Insertion or Removal

Make a confident, informed choice with a supportive team.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between an IUD and the implant?

An IUD is placed in the uterus (hormonal or copper). The implant is a small rod placed under the skin of the upper arm (hormonal). Both are long-acting and highly effective.

How long do these methods last?

Depending on the device, IUDs and implants are approved for multiple years. Your clinician will review the current duration for your selected device.

Is insertion painful? How long does it take?

Most insertions take just a few minutes. You may feel brief cramping (IUD) or pressure (implant). Numbing medicine is used for the implant; over-the-counter pain relief may be recommended.

Can I get same-day insertion?

Often yes, if it’s safe and you meet eligibility criteria. Otherwise we’ll schedule promptly and offer backup contraception guidance if needed.

Do I need STI testing?

Screening is recommended based on your history and symptoms. We provide confidential STD testing onsite.

When should I remove or replace my device?

At expiration, with bothersome side effects, or if you wish to conceive or change methods. Many patients switch methods in the same visit.

How soon can I get pregnant after removal?

Fertility typically returns quickly once an IUD or implant is removed.

Do you offer sedation?

Procedures use local measures and are usually well tolerated. For complex removals, we may coordinate referral to a gynecology specialist.

RescueMD

945 Stockton Drive,
Ste #6100 Allen, TX 75013

Phone: 972-390-7667

Fax: 972-390-1557