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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.

Is the Intrauterine System (IUS) a Form of Sterilization?
What Does an Embedded IUD Feel Like?
What Should You Do If You Can’t Feel Your IUD Strings?
What Do I Do If I Can’t Feel My IUD Strings?
How Long Will I Bleed After Nexplanon Insertion?
Can My IUD Scratch My Partner During Sex?
What Happens If I Can’t Feel My IUD Strings?
Which Is Better: IUD or Implant for Birth Control?
How Long Are IUD Strings Supposed to Be?
Does It Hurt to Have a Mirena Removed?
Is a Low-Lying IUD Still Effective?
Is a Hormonal IUD Better Than a Copper IUD?
Why Can’t You Take a Bath After IUD Insertion?
How Common Is Copper Toxicity From an IUD?
What If I Can’t Feel the Strings of My IUD?
How Long After Mirena Removal Will I Get My Period?
Can You Get an IUD With Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
How to Stop Irregular Bleeding While on the Implant
Does a Copper IUD Cause a Foul Smell?
Can You Exercise After IUD Insertion?
What to Expect and Do After IUD Removal
Can a Gynecologist Insert an IUD?
Do You Ovulate on the Birth Control Implant?
Does It Hurt to Have an IUD Put In?
How to Stop Spotting on Birth Control Implant
Can You Die From an IUD? What the Science Says
How Long Does an IUD Hurt After Insertion?
Does a Copper IUD Prevent Implantation?
What Should I Do If I Can’t Feel My IUD Strings?
Do IUD Strings Get Softer Over Time?