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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an increasingly popular option for birth control. This category includes questions about Mirena, Paragard, and other IUDs or coils.

509 Questions

What are the disadvantages of the IUD?

IUDs occasionally slip out or push through the uterus during insertation. They can make an extisting STD much worse. Insertation and removal are office procedures that may involve slight pain and cramping. There best for women who don't want women for serveral years.

Contraception literally means against conception According to this definition is an intrauterine device a contraceptive?

Yes, it is a form of contraception because, it prevents sperm from getting to the eggs therefore preventing pregnancy.

Your IUD was moved to your lower uterus can you still get pregnant?

What do you mean by "lower uterus"? Do you mean in the cervix? Or Vagina?

In either case, health care professionals (and the Mirena and Paraguard manufacturers) recommend that you call for an appointment after ANY movement of the IUD because YES, you may get pregnant.

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.

What are the effects of anemorrhea after 1.5 years of having a normal period?

I'm not sure generally speaking, but I got my period, stopped eating, got really underweight, stopped getting it.. and then 2.5 years later after I gained weight it returned.

Where is the coolant sensor on a 1997 3.8 Pontiac Grand Prix and do you need special tools to remove it?

There is 2 coolant sensors. 1 is for the temperature gauge and the other is for the computer to tell it what fuel mixture is needed.

Can you get vaginal sore from an iud?

Vaginal sores are not a known side effect of IUDs. It may be a sign of infection. See your health care provider for diagnosis and treatment.

Can you get pregnant if you are five years old?

We hopefully a 5 year old hasn't been having sex, that would be both wrong and Illegal. It wouldn't matter anyway because a 5 year old hasn't been through PUBERTY and her sexual organs haven't developed so NO a 3 year old cant get pregnant,