Posted by yvette on July 12, 2003 at 11:22:38:
In Reply to: Re: IUD? posted by info on July 12, 2003 at 11:17:43:
: : What is this?
: IUDs are small devices made of flexible plastic that provide reversible birth control. Those available in the U.S. contain copper or a hormone. IUDs are available by prescription only. A clinician decides which is the right type for each woman and inserts it in her uterus. Two types are now available in the U.S. One type, the ParaGard® Copper T 380A, contains copper and can be left in place for 10 years. The other, the Progestasert®, continuously releases a small amount of progestin and must be replaced every year. Once inserted, the IUD is immediately effective. When removed, its contraceptive effect is immediately reversed.
: How IUDs Are Used
: IUDs are inserted into the uterus by trained clinicians. Insertion is often done during menstruation, when the opening of a woman's cervix is softer and she is not likely to be pregnant.
: hope this has helped
I am planning on getting my tubes tied. Does this IUD require surgery? It lasts 10 yrs really? Can you do it again?
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