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I am not a doctor nor even a women, however if the IUD is ten years old, do you really think it's worth taking the risk? I would urge you contact your physician or a certified health care practitioner. Viper1
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. Effectiveness after 12 years has not been studied. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
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∙ 15y agoyes, it is the Paragard in the United States
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∙ 10y agoThere are no health risks from keeping an IUD in after its useful life, although a hormonal IUD may become less effective.
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∙ 10y agoThe copper IUD does not stop working after 10 years. The levonorgestrel IUDs have shorter lifetimes.
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How long does the Copper T 380A IUD last?
It can remain in place for up to 10-12 years as an effective method of birth control
What is the consequence if the IUD doesnt come out in five years?
There are no health consequences to leaving the IUD in longer than five years, but a hormonal IUD may not be effective past its useful life span.
How soon after your IUD is 10 years must you remove it?
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
Can the copper coil stop working after 5 years?
Yes, the copper IUD can stop working after 5 years if it is one of the brands that only lasts for 5 years. If you're unsure which type of IUD you've got (e.g. whether or not it is the 5 year copper IUD) you may want to consider getting a new IUD, next time maybe consider a 10 year IUD.
Why do you need to remove your IUD after five years?
You should get the IUD removed if you are seeking pregnancy, or if it is at the end of its useful life.
What is the hormonal IUD contraceptive method?
Hormonal IUD is an effective contraceptive method. The IUD (levonorgestrel intrauterine device) is a hormonal method. It is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic. The IUD is put into the uterus. Once there, it makes the lining of the uterus thinner and thickens the mucus of the cervix. This prevents the sperm from fertilizing the egg. IUDs offer 3, 4 or 5 years of protection (depending on the type). If you want to get pregnant, you can have the IUD removed. IUD are one of the most effective methods. 99 in every 100 individuals using this method will manage to prevent pregnancy. To know more visit findmymethod.org website.
Is it safe to come inside a woman with an IUD?
an IUD prevents pregency, but it is not always effective. ( For a better answer, have the couple talk to a doctor about effective birth control ). WikiAnswers does not practice medicine.
What is the birth control that lasts for twelve years?
There is an IUD (intrauterine device) called Paraguard, which is made of copper that can provide effective birth control for up to 10 years (10 years is as long as it has been studied). As far as I know there is no birth control that lasts 12 years. Paraguard is a small "T" shaped device that is inserted into the uterus through the cervix in a small office procedure and can be removed by the physician at any time in the event that you would desire to have children. There is another IUD on the market currently, called Mirena, which is made of plastic and which releases a small amount of progesterone (a natural hormone in a woman's body). The Mirena IUD lasts up to 5 years. The IUD works by preventing ovulation (Mirena) and/or by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting into the uterus, which is necessary for a pregnancy to continue.
What are the complications of misplaced IUD?
i have an iud for over 30 years i had an ultisound and they found it the string was not there
You have the IUD for 5 years you missed your period this month is that normal?
Missing a period once in five years is normal with or without the IUD.
What is an IUD?
An IUD - IntraUterine Device is a birth control device (form of contraception) that a health care provider places in your uterus. The IUD can stay in place for 5 to 12 years depending on the type.The ParaGard IUD contains copper. It is effective for 12 years, it has no drugs the copper prevents an embryo from implanting.Mirena is made of plastic and gives you a constant low dose of hormones, similar to the BCP or NuvaRing. It prevents pregnancy by suppressing ovulation and making cervical mucus thick.It's short for "inter-uterine device" a form of birth control where the IUD is inserted into your uterus.
How long can an IUD stay in place?
A woman should keep an IUD in place until she wants to conceive, until the hormonal IUD reaches the end of its useful life, or indefinitely if she is not concerned about the IUD's effectiveness.
