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IUD usage is strongly associated with the development of PID. Bacteria may be introduced to the uterus while the IUD is being inserted or may travel up the tail of the IUD from the cervix into the uterus.
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Which birth control method should a woman with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease be advised to avoid?
IUD
Can prolonged use of IUD cause septicemia?
No, it generally puts you at a greater risk for pelvic inflammatory disease and endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves.
What can cause secondary dysmenorrhea?
A tipped uterus; endometriosis; adenomyosis; fibroids; pelvic inflammatory disease; an IUD; a uterine, ovarian, bowel or bladder tumor; uterine polyps; inflammatory bowel disease; scarring or adhesions from earlier surgery; menorrhagia.
Can herpes cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
It is rare, but possible, to have Pelvic Inflammatory Disease without having an STD. Normally, the cervix prevents bacteria that enter the vagina from spreading to the internal reproductive organs. If the cervix is exposed to a sexually transmitted disease -- such as gonorrhea and/orchlamydia -- the cervix itself becomes infected and less able to prevent the spread of organisms to the internal organs. PID occurs when the disease-causing organisms travel from the cervix to the upper genital tract. Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia cause about 90% of all cases of PID. Other causes include abortion, childbirth, and pelvic procedures. It is rare, but you can get PID without having an STD. No one is sure why, but normal bacteria found in the vagina and on the cervix can sometimes cause PID.
Is it dangerous if your IUD slipped out?
I think it is, because of the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, and the possibility of heavier menstrual periods and cramps. IUDs are inserted by the ob/gyn and need to be removed by the ob/gyn. Sometimes, IUDs can be expelled from the body and into the toilet.
Is IUD a good birth control?
Yes an IUD, (Intrauterine Device) is a very effective contraceptive for some women.
Why is monogamy a requirement for placement of an IUD?
Monogamy is not necessarily a "requirement" for placement of an IUD. However, it is VERY highly recommended that you be in a monogamous relationship, as IUDs do not offer protection from STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), and complication rates increase DRAMATICALLY in the event a woman contracts an STD with an IUD in place. These complications can include pelvic inflammatory disease, scarring, and infertility to name a few. If you have an IUD and have multiple sexual partners, you will additionally need to use condoms to protect from STDs.
Can you get pregnant if you have in a ten year IUD and your partner uses the withdrawal method?
Your UID is 10 years old? Have you had pelvic inflammatory disease, and heavier menstrual periods and cramps? Did you become infertile? Whatever the case, withdrawal doesn't work! It's always possible to get pregnant.
Can other things cause pelvic inflammatory disease besides sexual contact?
You are more likely to get PID if you: * have had an STD * are under 25 and are having sex * have more than one sex partner * douche. Douching can push germs into the womb, ovaries, and tubes, causing infection. Douching can also hide the signs of an infection. * have an intrauterine device (IUD). You're less likely to get PID if you're tested and treated for any infections before getting an IUD.
Who should get an IUD for example If you are a teenager and still a virgin does it make sense to get a paragard IUD just in case?
It definitely makes sense to use contraception in addition to a condom if you are considering having sex and are not ready for pregnancy. The choice of an IUD as a method for contraception may make sense depending on your individual preferences. Although most obstetricians insert an IUD only if a woman has been pregnant before, the institution where I trained inserted IUDs in 14 year olds regularly. I have never heard of a woman being denied an IUD because they did not deliver vaginally. The problem with inserting an IUD into the nulligravid (never pregnant) uterus is that the nulligravid uterus is signficantly more rigid and more readily will expel a foreign object, i.e. an IUD. However, an IUD can still be tried if you would risk having to deal with a possible expulsion in exchange for not having to take higher doses of hormones or change out a ring every 4 weeks. Another thing about IUDs is that for the first 4 months the woman is at increased risk from pelvic inflammatory disease, which has been associated with gonorrhea and chlamydia, so a condom is obviously still necessary.
How do you get your insurance company to cover removing an embedded IUD and what could happen to you if it is never removed?
Not sure about the first part of the question, but embedded IUDs can be a dangerous problem. It can put you at higher risk for uterine perforation and secondary infection such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Embedding occurs when the uterine tissue starts to grow around the IUD; they should only be removed by a medical professional. I would find it strange that an insurance company would refuse to cover something that could lead to a serious medical complication down the line (maybe because it is associated with an elective procedure, i.e. contraception?), but I would consult the call line of your local OB/GYN clinic to be sure.
Does copper IUD cause pigmentation?
The copper IUD does not change pigmentation. If you have an excess of copper (WIlson's disease), the disease could cause change in pigmentation, and the IUD could worsen that. Talk with your health care provider about your particular situation.
