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Intrauterine
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Copper IUD
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Progesterone IUD
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The Progesterone 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 |
ca. 3 |
| Average Cost | € 300; varies depending on physician and your location |
| Protects against STD's |
no |
| 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 by
women who have never had a baby. |
| 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.
Progesterone IUD needs to be changed yearly. |
| 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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