Using IUD's
IUD's can be inserted by a qualified physician:
  • Days 1 to 7 of the menstrual cycle
  • Postpartum - Copper T 380A immediately to up to 48 hours after delivery, or 4-6 weeks.  If using LAM, after 6 months.
  • Post abortion - immediately to 7 days if no infection is present.
COPPER T 380A IUD (ParaGuard®)
PLACEMENT:
  • You may experience cramping when the IUD is inserted.
  • The physician will swab the vagina with antiseptic
  • A probe is inserted into the uterus to measure its length.  This length is then set as the marker on the IUD inserter (a hollow tube containing the folded IUD).
  • The inserter is then put into the uterus and the IUD, which is folded inside, is pushed through it into the uterus.
  • You may have some slight cramping and spotting after insertion.
  • Check for the string several times the first month and then after each period.  You should also check if you have unusual cramping, bleeding between periods or painful intercourse.
  • You have birth control immediately after placement of the IUD.
  • Expect heavier periods than usual with this type of IUD.
  • Have the Copper T 380A IUD changed every ten years.
REMOVAL:
    The IUD is simply pulled from the uterus using forceps when you wish it removed.  You may have slight cramping, but there should be no severe pain.  Another is placed immediately.
PROGESTASERT® IUD
PLACEMENT:
  • You may experience cramping when the IUD is inserted.
  • The physician will swab the vagina with antiseptic
  • A probe is inserted into the uterus to measure its length.  This length is then set as the marker on the IUD inserter (a hollow tube containing the folded IUD).
  • The inserter in put into the uterus and the IUD, which is folded inside, is pushed through it into the uterus.
  • You may have some slight cramping and spotting after insertion.
  • Check for the string several times the first month and then after each period.  You should also check if you have unusual cramping, bleeding between periods or painful intercourse.
  • You have birth control immediately after placement of the IUD.
  • Expect lighter periods than usual with this IUD.
  • Have the Progestasert® changed every year.
REMOVAL:
  • The IUD is simply pulled from the uterus using forceps when you wish it removed.  You may have slight cramping, but there should be no severe pain.  Another is placed immediately.
IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR CARE GIVER IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING HAPPENS:
  • you cannot feel the string
  • you feel the end of the IUD at the end of your cervix
  • the IUD comes out
  • you miss a period
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