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Abby Akana, RN, provides procedural support and patient consultations at a reproductive health clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Working alongside clinicians, she assists with hundreds of intrauterine device insertions each year and manages patient follow-up calls regarding symptoms and recovery. Akana worked as a clinic staff nurse directing contraceptive procedural care after receiving a bachelor of science in nursing. She also helps chaperone local youth camping trips on weekends.

What Does an IUD Infection Smell Like?
How Do I Know If My Contraceptive Implant Has Moved?
How Long Till I Get My Period After Implant Removal?
My IUD Strings Are Hanging Out: What Should I Do?
Nexplanon Pain Months Later: Causes & When to Worry
What Happens to Your Body After Mirena Removal?
Can an IUD Cause Breast Pain? Why It Happens & When to Worry
I Have an IUD but My Period Is Late
Can an IUD Really Make You Constipated?
Why Does My IUD Hurt After Intercourse?
Can IUDs Cause Discharge? What’s Normal and What’s Not
How Do I Know If My Nexplanon Isn’t Working?
What Is a Coil Contraceptive: Copper vs. Hormonal IUD
Which IUD Is Best for You? All Types Compared
Is an IUD Safe? Risks, Benefits, and Who It’s For
How Long to Wait for Sex After IUD Removal
How Long Does It Take for an IUD to Work: Copper vs. Hormonal
How the Mirena IUD Works to Prevent Pregnancy
Is an IUD Hormonal? Types and How Each One Works
What Is Mirena: Uses, Side Effects, and Effectiveness
Why Is My Nexplanon Itchy? Causes and When to Worry
Is IUD Migration an Emergency? Signs to Watch
Can Your Tubes Grow Back Together After Being Cut and Burned?
Can an IUD Cause Endometriosis?
Does Having an IUD Delay Menopause?
Can You Drink Alcohol After IUD Insertion?
How to Prevent Bacterial Vaginosis With an IUD
Can an IUD Cause Scar Tissue or Uterine Adhesions?
How to Help With IUD Insertion Pain
Why Are IUDs So Painful? The Science Explained