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The copper IUD is a small, T-shaped, plastic and copper device. It constantly releases a small amount of copper into the uterus. It slowly releases a hormone progestogen into your uterus. Progestogen is like the hormone produced by the ovaries. Your doctor or nurse practitioner will write you a script and you can get the IUD from a pharmacy. The IUD is inserted inside your uterus by a trained doctor or nurse. It has a fine nylon thread attached to it which comes out through the cervix opening to the uterus.
If you feel high up inside your vagina, you can check that the thread is there and know the IUD is still in place. Because it is high up in the vagina, the thread cannot be seen. You will need to make sure it is taken out before it expires 5 or 10 years, depending on the type, after being inserted. There may also be an insertion cost from the health professional.
The overall cost of the procedure will vary depending on whether you attend a private or public provider. If you don't have a Medicare card or private health insurance, it will be more expensive. In about 1 in users, a small hole in the wall of the uterus womb may be created while the IUD is being inserted. The IUD can move through the hole and sit in the wrong place.
If this happens, keyhole surgery is required to have the IUD removed. Around 1 in users get an infection when the IUD is first inserted. This can be successfully treated with antibiotics. It is very unlikely to get pregnant when using an IUD. If you do get pregnant with an IUD in place, there is a higher chance of ectopic pregnancy. This means that the pregnancy may settle in the fallopian tubes pathway of the egg to uterus.
This should be medically assessed urgently and treated as required. If you become pregnant while you are using an IUD, it is important that you see a doctor or nurse as soon as possible and have the IUD removed. The doctor or nurse will also need to rule out a pregnancy in your fallopian tubes ectopic pregnancy.
If the IUD is removed, you can choose to continue or terminate the pregnancy have an abortion. If the IUD is not removed and you continue with the pregnancy, there is a higher risk of losing the pregnancy or delivering the baby early. You can have an IUD inserted straight after you give birth. City Drugs. Important Safety Information. Continue reading If a woman misses her period, she must be promptly evaluated for ectopic pregnancy. Continue reading. Indication Paragard is a copper-containing IUS intrauterine system indicated for the prevention of pregnancy for up to 10 years.
Important Safety Information Paragard must not be used by women who had a post-pregnancy or post-abortion uterine infection in the past 3 months; have cancer of the uterus or cervix; acute pelvic inflammatory disease PID ; an infection of the cervix; an allergy to any component including copper ; or Wilson's disease. If a woman misses her period, she must be promptly evaluated for ectopic pregnancy. Skyla and Kyleena work right away, but they need to be placed within 7 days of your last period.
You can take a pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, beforehand to help minimize cramping. Some people experience dizziness or feel faint after the IUD is inserted. If you can, bring someone with you to drive you home. You may want to take it easy for the rest of the day. Your periods may be irregular for the first 6 months after placement, but this usually goes away. The Paragard IUD might make your periods heavier and menstrual cramps worse.
They can answer your questions, help you weigh the risks and benefits, and help you decide which one is right for you. Risa Kerslake is a registered nurse, freelance writer, and mom of two from the Midwest. She enjoys collecting coffee mugs, crocheting, and attempting to write her memoir. Read more about her work at her website.
Intrauterine devices IUDs are small devices placed in your uterus to interrupt the process of insemination. IUDs are an excellent choice of birth….
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