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Copper
IUD
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Progesterone
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The
Copper IUD 
| How
it works |
The
IUD may prevent
a pregnancy by interfering with both: 1. sperm movement - the ability of the sperm to fertilize the egg 2. implantation - nesting of a fertilized egg into the lining of the uterus |
| PEARL
-Index |
0.4,
after 1.5 - 2
years 3.5 |
| Average Cost | € 200; varies depending on physician and your location |
| Protects
against STD's |
low, copper protects against some bacteria's, like chlamydia diseases. |
| How
to use it |
Must
be inserted by
a health care professional, usually at the time of a period. You may
need to rest afterwards. |
| Advantages |
Requires
no
attention. Fertility returns immediately upon discontinued use. Does
not interfere with lovemaking. Can be used while breast feeding and
women who have never had a baby. An allergy to copper is impossible.
Reduced infections in the uterus. Genital infections don't increase,
may be decreases copper kills bacteria's. |
| Disadvantages |
May
have an
increase risk for tubal pregnancy. Should not be used by woman have a
history of tubal pregnancy. May be expelled without knowing it. Copper
IUD needs to be changed every 1,5 - 2 years. |
| You need to call a health care provider immediately if: | You
or your partner
can be felt the string or the end of the IUD at the cervix may be with
pain; a missed or late period; a very light period; severe cramping
and/or bleeding with intercourse; fever or chills of no known reason;
or foul smelling vaginal discharge. |
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