Intrauterine Contraceptive Device - An Overview
An Intrauterine device (IUD) comes as a T-shaped tool which is inserted in the uterus for the purpose of birth control. It is small in size and is basically of two types: • Copper IUD: Contains the metal copper • Hormonal contraceptive system : Contains Mirena or Jaydess which have the progestogen hormone Insertion of the hormonal or copper t intrauterine device is done by the doctor with complete precautions. When you put it inside, you would not feel, but you can check the strings that hang out of the cervix. This device is 99% effective as indicated in the research reports. The aim of the intrauterine contraceptive devices is to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg and stop the unfertilized egg from getting attached to the walls of the uterus. Every person who uses the IUD method might have different experiences when it comes to the changes in their menstruation cycle. At times the use of copper IUD might lead to prolonged and a heavy period which might even be painful...