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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 is the procedure to remove an IUD if you are pregnant?
It's the same as the procedure to remove the IUD when you're not pregnant.
Does grapefruit affect Mirena?
Yes. However, grapefruit contains a compound that slows the absorption of estrogen hormones. If you eat too much of it, it can interfere with your birth control.
Yes. It can lead to having increased estrogen levels.
There are a few immediate side effects, such a breast soreness and nausea, but if there is prolonged exposure, it can greatly increase your chances of developing breast cancer.
Birth control methods like the pill, shot, patch, ring, and IUD are not affected by grapefruit.
What if the IUD is lodged in your uterus?
If you can feel the IUD coming out you need to contact your health care provider so that it can be removed. You may not have pregnancy protection, so consider the morning after pill if you've had sex in the last five days. Use a backup method of birth control until you know that the IUD is protecting you.
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 having an IUD like having constant abortions?
From the "related links": "IUDs interfere with sperm mobility and egg fertilization. The copper in the Copper-T IUD is also believed to act as a sort of natural spermicide, and the hormone in the Mirena IUD also thins the lining of the uterus, and thickens cervical mucus, both adding a backup means of protection." Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy. By preventing pregnancy from ever occurring, the IUD is not like having constant abortions.
Do you get a period if you're on mirena?
You can get the IUD inserted anytime the health care provider can be reasonably sure you're not pregnant.
Are there any side effects of having your tubes tied and not having your IUD removed?
There are no side effects of having your tubes tied and leaving an IUD in place. There is no pressing need to remove the IUD if you have other pregnancy protection.
What does it mean if i get my period early and im on the IUD?
There is no special significance to getting your period early on the IUD, any more than if you got your period early without the IUD. If bleeding continues, or occurs only after sex, contact your health care provider.
Can you get preagnat off mierna IUD after 4 years?
Pregnancy while using Mirena is unusual. You can expect the same protection from the Mirena throughout its five year life.
Is surgery advised if the IUD is embedded?
Hysteroscopy is usually the safest way to remove an embedded IUD. Rather than surgery, a scope is inserted into the uterus, and the doctor removes the IUD during an outpatient procedure.
If you can't feel the strings, that doesn't mean the Mirena is "lost." See your health care provider for an ultrasound to confirm the IUD is in place. If it's at the top of your uterus and you're happy on the IUD, there's no need to remove it. If the IUD is not in place, then you need to get a new IUD or find an alternate method. If you would like to stop the IUD, your health care provider normally can locate the strings in the endocervical canal without difficulty, usually just by using a q-tip as used during a pap smear.
If the strings are missing, be sure to use a backup method of birth control until your health care provider can confirm that the IUD is in place.
Once you've received a shot of depo there is no way "to get rid of it" until it has run its course. From the Planned Parenthood website: * If you stop the shot in order to get pregnant, it can take an average of 9 to 10 months, sometimes up to a year or more, before pregnancy occurs. Some women do get pregnant right away.
* If you experience side effects, there is no way to neutralize the shot or reverse its side effects. They may continue and you may need evaluation and/or treatment until the shot wears off. Read more at: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/centralwa/depo-provera-dmpa.htm
What does no period negative pregnancy test and IUD mean?
Maybe the IUD failed to work or was expelled during one of your periods and you did get pregnant and you just took the pregnancy test too soon. Either way, go to the doctor, because that's something that needs professional medical attention. Don't mess around with your health. Taking good care of yourself should be your top priority.
AnswerThere are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. If you did not perform the test properly (example: you drank a lot of fluids before taking the test, which can dilute your urine). EtcTo ensure the best results:
- Take the test in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest
- Don't drink a bunch of fluids before taking the test because it will dilute your urine and can affect the results
- Take the test no more than 1 day before expected period. Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period, the percentage of accuracy is very low.
- urinate for as long as possible on the foam-like strip
- Check the results in the window frame of time suggested by the instructions of the pregnancy test.
Can an IUD fail after 13 years of working properly?
Yes - unless you have a particularily long lasting one they recommend to be changed within 5yrs. They "can" last up to 10yrs.
Check with your doctor.
How old should you be to have Mirena c oil taken out?
There is no minimum age of having the Mirena IUD removed. Women have it removed when they are seeking pregnancy, when they no longer need it (e.g. menopause), or when they have had it in for five years and need a new IUD or new method.
What happens if your Mirena coil is left in for 6 months more when its expired?
If you leave in Mirena after it's expired, you could get pregnant. Use an alternate method of birth control. If you are seeking pregnancy, have the IUD removed.
Can a dr see if you are pregnant while inserting an IUD?
The doctor can't see if you are pregnant while inserting an IUD. Your health care provider will ask questions and probably do a urine pregnancy test to make sure that you are not getting an IUD when you are already pregnant.
What is the side affect use copperidu-?
One side effect of using a copper IUD is menstrual problems, spotting between periods. Additional side effects may include perforation and expulsion.
You should never remove your own IUD. You should seek a doctor immediately to test to see if you are pregnant and have your IUD or a new IUD inserted. Removal of an IUD can almost immediately leave you prone to pregnancy.
What affect does alcohol have on fish?
Could be FATAL depending on how much was administered.
AnswerJust two effects that I know of. One, it will kill them, in sufficient concentration. Two, it will pickle or preserve them. I can't help but wonder why this question was asked, but it's probably better that I don't know. AnswerWell I don't really know but I believe mostly that it's fatal.
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well my mom puts a half cap full of bleach to clean the bowl to kill the bacteria in it but she does this for her betta hope this helps I cant think of a another answer.........never use bleach around fish besides bacteria in a fish tank is necessary to break down poop
Answerwell if you mean the onemy dad drinks it might get drunk.:) ha! -sammiDoes the Mirena IUD cause nipple soreness?
About 5% of women complain of breast tenderness on Mirena.
What happens when a female take out a birth control marina?
The health care provider will ask about your medical history, medications you're taking, and your periods. She'll talk to you about your preferences and lifestyle (are you likely to remember pills? When do you want to start a family?) She'll offer testing for sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. She may offer you an exam and possibly a Pap smear, depending on your age, but these parts aren't required to get on birth control.
