What is non -hormonal IUD?
The poor IUD, also known as copper IUD, is a long -term form of contraception for women. Insertion is relatively simple, has minimal side effects and is one of the lowest available forms of contraception. Although it is considered an effective means of preventing pregnancy, it protects against sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or HIV/AIDS. Copper is naturally toxic to sperm and also causes the uterus and tubes to secrete the liquid that kills sperm. The non -hormonal IUD is shaped like T, with copper wires wound around the stem and a short string connected at the bottom. The string in the lower part of the non -hormonal IUD is then cut off if necessary, so it is still long enough to be in place in place would avoid defending sexual activity. This process usually takes less than 10 minutes and most women experience mild convulsions and bleeding per day or two after the procedure. Unlike some other forms of contraception, no backup control method is required after advertisingin a monogamous relationship.
A month after the placement of a non -hormonal IUD, most doctors perform a subsequent test to make sure it is still in the right place. If this is, women are usually recommended to check the string after each menstrual cycle. It can remain in place and prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. In some cases, IUD may be an emergency contraceptive for women who had unprotected sex without using another form of contraception and which plan to use IUD as contraception.
Research on the efficiency of non -hormonal IUD suggests that in Firetrák, six of each 1,000 women become pregnant. During the ten -year period, pregnancy is experiencing only 25 of each 1,000 women. However, copper IUD can prolong the female period longer and in some cases increases convulsions; This is estimated that more than 10% of women occur. There is also a slight risk of piercing the uterus and getting pregnant to IUD may increase the risk of ectopicHo pregnancy.
Because copper IUD does not contain hormones, fertility usually returns almost immediately after removal. In addition, non -hormonal IUD does not protect from any STD and should be used in conjunction if a woman is not in a monogamous relationship. Women who suspect that they may be pregnant with IUD in place should immediately contact their doctor to verify pregnancy, and if they with the child, Iud will be removed.