These are devices that are placed in the uterine cavity and are ideal
for long term contraception (2 to 5 years). They are ideal for women after they have had
one or more children. Special Progsterone containing IUDs can be left for even 10 yrs.
HOW DO IUDS ACT?
They act by immobilizing the sperms, thus preventing them from joining with the ovum (egg). They
also cause changes in the lining of the uterus and
prevent implantation of the fertilized egg.
WHEN SHOULD THE IUD BE
INSERTED?
- Six weeks after child birth
- Immediately after or within 3 weeks of spontaneous or induced first trimester abortion
- Any time of menstrual cycle if
pregnancy is ruled out. Ideally it should be within one week of menses as the mouth of uterus is
slightly open, facilitating insertion.
- Within 5 days of unprotected intercourse for emergency contraception.
- One should learn to feel the strings of Cu-T, which should be felt after each menstrual cycle as it can at times
slip out unnoticed in the toilet etc.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE IUD?
Infection of the genital tract
Known or suspected pregnancy
Not recommended for women who have not borne children
Menorrhagia
Severe Dysmenorrhoea
SIDE - EFFECTS
- Spotting, bleeding, anemia
- Cramps
- Automatic expulsion of the IUD - partial/ complete
- Pregnancy
- Uterine perforation
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
If you have an IUD and feel any of the following:
Pain - abdominal both upper & lower
No periods or abnormal spotting
Infection exposure
Nausea
IUD string is can not be felt
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