What is copper?

Copper IUD is a device that is inserted into a woman's uterus as a long -term form of non -hormonal contraception. Once inserted, copper IUD or intrauterine devices can remain in place for decades. Most studies show that copper is more than 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.

IUD is used more than any other type of contraception. Women are available more than 10 types of copper IUD. They come in T shapes and U -shaped shapes and one company now produces a type that has a flexible shape.

In the United States, food and drug administration approved only one type of copper IUD, paragard. Paragard IUD is a plastic T -shaped device, which is 1.25 inches (3.17 cm) at the top of T and 1.38 inches (3.49 cm) long. He is wrapped in copper.

Gynefix is ​​a type of IUD, which is primarily available for women in China and Europe. It is a plastic chain of copper balls. Gynefix 330 and Gynefix 200 are the only formless iUDK layout.

IUDS must be inserted and removed by a doctor ora trained physician such as a nurse. The woman is likely to be provided with local anesthesia before the procedure. The device is inserted through the uterus and into the uterus.

Exactly how copper IUD prevents pregnancy is not certain. The most common explanation is that IUD prevents the movement of sperm to fertilize the egg. IUD can also disrupt the implantation of a fertilized egg and copper can act as a spermicide.

The most common reported side effects are increased convulsions and bleeding during the first menstrual cycles after advertising. Some women also report lower back pain during the first few weeks after insertion. The most common reason for women become pregnant when they use IUD is that their bodies exclude IUD and do not know that it is not in place. Younger women and women who never had children would be more likely to exclude IUD. If the body excludes the device, this will probably happen during the first year of use.

Since copper IUD does not contain steroids, as many other types of contraceptives do, it is not expected that this type of contraception affects fertility. It is assumed that a woman can get pregnant as soon as the moon after the IUD is removed. If a woman becomes pregnant while Iud is in place, IUD should immediately remove the IUD. If IUD is introduced during pregnancy, there are increased risks of abortion, infections and congenital defects.