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IUD sits in the uterus and prevents implantation of a fertilized egg.
It thickens the cervical mucus, It changes the lining of the uterus, and It lessens the likelihood of ovulation
all of the above !!!!!!!
No, the IUD does not work by causing abortion. It affect the ability of sperm to get to the egg.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoAn intrauterine device (IUD) is a metal or plastic object that is placed in to a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy. We believe that it works by preventing implantation of the fertilized egg.
Advantages include that it is effective, does no require the woman to actively do anything for it to work or plan ahead, it is reversible, and it does not have to use hormones if they are no desired (some are treated with hormones).
Disadvantages include that it can cause injury to the uterus, if a pregnancy does occur it is more likely to be ectopic (outside the uterus) and that is not only provides to protection from STD's but rather makes them more likely to ascend into the abdominal cavity if they are acquired.
It is considered a good option for women in stable relationships (usually meaning married) who desire reversible contraception. It is usually not considered appropriate for women who should also be using protection from STD's.
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∙ 11y agoAn IUD is a T-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus. IUDs primarily work by disrupting sperm mobility and damaging sperm so that they are prevented from joining with an egg.
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∙ 10y agoThe IUD Birth Control is a small T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. What it does is that it basically blocks the sperm from ever reaching the egg, and if it cannot do that, then there is no way to get pregnant.
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∙ 7y agoThe copper IUD releases copper into the uterus, which works as a spermicide. The others release a form of the hormone progestin into the uterus. The progestin thickens the cervical mucus so that sperm can't reach the egg.
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∙ 7y agoThe copper IUD interferes with sperm's ability to fertilize an egg. The progestin-containing IUD makes it difficult for sperm to get to the egg.
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∙ 11y agoThe IUD, or intraiuterine device, prevent pregnancy. The hormone-bearing IUD can also decrease the symptoms of heavy or painful periods.
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How Much Amoxicillin should you take for an IUD?
An IUD is a choice of birth control.... I dont think you take antibiotics for birth control... you take antibiotics for infections.
Is birth control pills or IUD easier?
Whether birth control or IUD is easier depends wholly on what you think. Taking birth control might be easier for some people, if they can remember to take a pill daily.
Is an IUD considered a form of birth control?
yes it is one of the many forms of birth control.
What are not barrier methods of contraception's?
Birth Control pills, ring, patch, DepoProvera and the IUD are not barriers.
What type of birth control is most affective?
Abstinence then IUD.
How soon to start birth control after IUD removal?
Immediately.
How do you switch your birth control method from the pill to an IUD?
To switch from the IUD to the birth control pill, start taking the pill seven days before IUD removal if possible. Otherwise, start the pill the day of IUD removal and use a backup method of birth control for the first seven days. (The exception: if you get Paragard removed and start the pill during the first five days of your period, no backup is necessary. That doesn't work with the hormonal IUDs, though.)
Is birth control a drug?
Birth control pills, patch, ring, shot, and Mirena IUD contain medications.
Is the IUD artificial?
The IUD is an artificial method of birth control. Some IUDs are hormonal, and others are non-hormonal.
Does medi-cal cover the birth concrol method-IUD?
Medi-cal (the Medicaid program of California) covers all birth control options. These options also include the birth control method commonly known as the IUD.
What is the hormone in the IUD?
The Mirena IUD contains levonorgestrel. This is the same hormone found in many birth control pills and morning after pills.
What does the abbreviation IUD stand for?
IUD stands for "intrauterine device" which is a structure placed into the uterus, most commonly to provide birth control.
