Question 1

i think my copper iud has moved or fell out. yesterday i could feel the plastic of the iud but couldnt feel the strings. today i couldnt feel anything. ?

Accepted Answer

: Did you feel plastic in the vaginal area? If it was coming out then it may fell out of the body when you just need to take care of contraception if you do not want pregnancy. If you felt near abdominal wall then it could come out of uterine wall to abdomen and you will need a doctor to take it out.uterine perforation is a rare complication and is unlikely. Hope it helps.

Question 2

are copper iuds safe for wilson's disease patients?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Speak with your wilson's specialist first. Then it might be best to have patch testing with an allergist to see if you react to the copper. Very likely it is safe, but there are other alternatives.....Why take the chance?

Question 3

how do the copper iuds (paraguard) work?

Accepted Answer

Inflamation: The IUD causes inflammation in the uterus which causes the sperm to not survive.

Question 4

can st john's wort be used while using a copper t iud.

Accepted Answer

No problem: There is no reason to expect any negative interaction.

Question 5

what is the copper iud?

Accepted Answer

What it implies: It is an intrauterine device primarily made of copper.

Question 6

i think my copper iud is expierd! help!?

Accepted Answer

Expired IUD: A copper iud should be placed before it expires. No doctor would place an expired iud. Once placed, it will be effective for at least 10 years. Since you are 18, your iud should be working fine. If you have questions, ask your doctor who placed the iud.

Question 7

after how long do you take out a t copper iud?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This would depend on the needs of the user. In some it can provide protection from pregnancy for 10 years. Some may choose to remove it sooner for a variety of personal or medical reasons.

Question 8

what are some benefits of using the copper iud?

Accepted Answer

Safe and effective: The IUD is one of the safest and most cost-effective ways to prevent pregnancy.  It is almost as good as getting your tubes tied or a vasectomy in preventing pregnancy.

Question 9

where can i get copper iud? what procedure must i follow

Accepted Answer

Contact doc: These are part of the services provided by an OBGYN or possibly a family planning clinic. You would need to call ahead and see whether such services were available and whether you could qualify. Some medical conditions would disqualify you from use of IUD's. They are also expensive.

Question 10

how often should you check the strong of your copper iud?

Accepted Answer

Once a month: It is recommended that women with an iud check for the string once a month. This is because rarely an iud can come out. Most of the time if a women can't feel her iud string it is because the string has pulled up into the uterus. So if the string isn't felt usually an ultrasound is done to check if the iud is in place or not.

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