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Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD), Lecture notes of Psychology of Sex

Disadvantages of the Copper IUD. • Spotting between periods for the first several months after it is put in is common. • Cramping and some discomfort at the ...

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Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Advantages of the Copper IUD
More than 99 percent effective
Lasts up to 10 years
Safe with breastfeeding
Completely reversible
Works immediately upon insertion
Can be used as emergency contraception
Can be put in right after giving birth
Disadvantages of the Copper IUD
Spotting between periods for the first several
months after it is put in is common
Cramping and some discomfort at the time it
is put in
Some women have heavier, longer periods.
Risks of using the Copper IUD
Perforation: It is rare, but an IUD can be pushed
into and through the wall of the uterus while it is
being put in. This is called perforation. Sometimes
surgery is needed to remove the IUD.
Expulsion: Sometimes the IUD can partly or
completely slip out of the uterus. This is called
expulsion. You can become pregnant if it happens.
Pregnancy: The risk of pregnancy with an IUD
is very small. If it does happen, there is a higher
risk of tubal pregnancy, infection, miscarriage, and
early labor and delivery. These problems can be life-
threatening and we recommend that the IUD be
taken out if this happens.
Infection: It is very rare, but the IUD can be
linked to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Most
PID happens within three weeks of insertion. It
is linked to sexually transmitted infections (STI)
like chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Infection after three
weeks is very rare.
The Copper IUD should not used by women who:
Have or think they may have an STI (sexually
transmitted infection) or a pelvic infection
Have had a pelvic infection in the last three
months
Have cervical or uterine cancer that has not
been treated
Have certain defects of the uterus
Have an allergy to copper
Have Wilson’s disease
Have unexplained vaginal bleeding that they have
not discussed with their health care provider
Tell your health care provider if you have any of these
risk factors, conditions or any other medical concerns.
Insertion of the Copper IUD
The Copper IUD is put into your uterus by a health
care provider after a pelvic exam. The IUD is inserted
through the opening in your cervix into the uterus.
Short strings will hang inside your vagina that you
and your health care provider can feel to make sure
the IUD is in place. You may feel cramping while it
is being put in. Speak with your health care provider
about what to do if you have pain.
The Copper Intrauterine Device (Copper IUD) is a small, T-shaped plastic device wrapped in copper with two
strings attached. The Copper IUD slowly releases copper into the uterus preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg.
The copper IUD does not have any hormones.
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Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Advantages of the Copper IUD

  • More than 99 percent effective
  • Lasts up to 10 years
  • Safe with breastfeeding
  • Completely reversible
  • Works immediately upon insertion
  • Can be used as emergency contraception
  • Can be put in right after giving birth

Disadvantages of the Copper IUD

  • Spotting between periods for the first several months after it is put in is common
  • Cramping and some discomfort at the time it is put in
  • Some women have heavier, longer periods.

Risks of using the Copper IUD

- Perforation: It is rare, but an IUD can be pushed into and through the wall of the uterus while it is being put in. This is called perforation. Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the IUD. - Expulsion: Sometimes the IUD can partly or completely slip out of the uterus. This is called expulsion. You can become pregnant if it happens. - Pregnancy: The risk of pregnancy with an IUD is very small. If it does happen, there is a higher risk of tubal pregnancy, infection, miscarriage, and early labor and delivery. These problems can be life- threatening and we recommend that the IUD be taken out if this happens. - Infection: It is very rare, but the IUD can be linked to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Most PID happens within three weeks of insertion. It is linked to sexually transmitted infections (STI) like chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Infection after three weeks is very rare.

The Copper IUD should not used by women who:

  • Have or think they may have an STI (sexually transmitted infection) or a pelvic infection
  • Have had a pelvic infection in the last three months
  • Have cervical or uterine cancer that has not been treated
  • Have certain defects of the uterus
  • Have an allergy to copper
  • Have Wilson’s disease
  • Have unexplained vaginal bleeding that they have not discussed with their health care provider Tell your health care provider if you have any of these risk factors, conditions or any other medical concerns.

Insertion of the Copper IUD

The Copper IUD is put into your uterus by a health care provider after a pelvic exam. The IUD is inserted through the opening in your cervix into the uterus. Short strings will hang inside your vagina that you and your health care provider can feel to make sure the IUD is in place. You may feel cramping while it is being put in. Speak with your health care provider about what to do if you have pain. The Copper Intrauterine Device (Copper IUD) is a small, T-shaped plastic device wrapped in copper with two strings attached. The Copper IUD slowly releases copper into the uterus preventing sperm from fertilizing an egg. The copper IUD does not have any hormones. (Continued)

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Warning Signs : Call your health care provider

right away if you:

  • Think you are pregnant
  • Think you might have an STI
  • Have unusual vaginal discharge
  • Have unexplained fever or chills
  • Have pain or bleeding with sex
  • Have unusual or very heavy bleeding from the vagina
  • Notice any change in the length of the string or can feel part of the IUD
  • Have unusual pelvic pain, cramping, or soreness in your abdomen (belly)

Removal of the Copper IUD

Your IUD may be removed at a simple office visit. Your health care provider will put a speculum (the same instrument used for a pelvic exam) inside the vagina to make it easier to see the strings of the IUD. Then he or she will gently pull the strings to take it out. Having the IUD taken out takes less time and is usually less uncomfortable than having it put in. If the IUD strings cannot be seen, or the IUD cannot be taken out this way, you may need an extra procedure.

Your Health

The Copper IUD does not protect against STIs. Condoms are the best way for sexually active people to reduce the risk of infection. Always use a condom when you have sex. Get yearly health check-ups, including testing for STIs.