Tag: intrauterine devices

– Intrauterine device
– IUD
– IUD expulsion
– Contraceptive method
– Flexible plastic
– Long-term pregnancy prevention
– Emergency birth control
– Hormonal IUDs
– Mirena
– Liletta
– Skyla
– Progestin
– Ovulation prevention
– Copper IUDs
– ParaGard
– Sperm prevention
– Spotting between periods
– Cramping
– Back pain
– Pelvic infection
– Uterine perforation
– Heavier periods
– Specific IUDs not recommended
– Acute liver disease
– Jaundice
– Wilson’s disease
– Birth control methods
– Future plans for having children
– Sexually transmitted diseases
– Daily birth control pills
– Smoking status
– Negative side effects
– Availability
– Affordability
– Comfort with birth control device
– Highly effective forms of birth control
– Backup birth control
– Reinsertion
– Preferred choice of birth control
– IUD shifting out of place
– Partial or full dislodgment
– Signs of an IUD out of place
– Feeling the IUD during sex
– Abdominal cramping or pain
– Unusual vaginal discharge
– Heavier or atypical vaginal bleeding
– Fever or chills
– Checking if IUD is in place
– Thin string hanging down
– Contacting a doctor
– Protection against pregnancy
– Alternative birth control
– Emergency contraception
– Higher chance of IUD falling out in the first 3 months
– Risk factors for IUD displacement
– Immediate insertion after giving birth
– Breastfeeding
– Abnormal uterus position
– Incorrect fitting and insertion
– Menstrual cup that doesn’t fit the IUD
– Pros of using IUDs
– High effectiveness in preventing pregnancy
– No need to remember to take medication
– Easy reversibility for those who want to conceive
– Improvement of heavy periods and cramping with hormonal IUDs
– Hormone-free form of birth control with copper IUDs
– Emergency contraception within 5 days after unprotected sex
– Cons of IUDs
– Painful insertion
– Changes in bleeding patterns
– Irregular bleeding or spotting between periods
– Uterus perforation and infection
– Unintended pregnancy if the IUD falls out
– Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy or septic abortion
– Consultation with a doctor for birth control options
– Hormone effects
– Side effects
– Protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
– Effectiveness in preventing pregnancy
– Ease of use
– Interactions with health conditions, medications, or supplements
– Additional protection against STIs
– Frequently asked questions
– Possibility of getting hurt if the IUD is out of place
– Uterus perforation
– IUD expulsion rate
– Symptoms of IUD falling out
– Abdominal pain or discomfort
– Severe cramping
– Pain or bleeding during sex