INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD) PLACEMENT
a small device which is placed inside the uterus
effective contraceptive options
for women of all ages and, under certain conditions, and especially for women who have not completed their family planning
those covered by copper are replaced every 3-5 years and release a small amount of copper into the uterus.
the ones that secrete progesterone. Hormonal IUDs release progesterone hormone in the uterus and are replaced earlier (every 4-5 years); They reduce pain and heavy menstrual bleeding
one of its main advantages is that it does not require any action by the couple for contraception
in case the couple wishes to have a child, it is removed and by next month and onwards they can pursue a pregnancy
painless and quick procedure
it does not require anaesthesia and lasts a few minutes
in some cases you may need a local anesthesia
after insertion the woman may feel a slight discomfort, so taking a prophylactic analgesic before insertion usually helps
severe pain in the abdomen
fever without apparent cause
pain during sex
are usually mild and go away quickly
with copper IUD the woman may experience more bleeding during the first few months or pain may be more intense
hormonal IUD in addition to the above symptoms may cause nausea, headaches, breast tenderness and ovarian cysts
these symptoms, however, also subside within the first few months
rarely occur
uterine perforation during placement
it may come out of the uterus and fall into the vagina (in this case its contraceptive effect is simply lost)
inflammation in the uterus, in this case immediate removal of IUD and antibiotic treatment are required