In that regard, the procedure is similar to a getting a Pap smear. You may experience some cramping right after insertion. Regular over-the-counter painkillers should be sufficient to offer you relief. Depending on the type of IUD, your uterine lining thins, your cervical mucus thickens, or you stop ovulating. If you have sex with someone who is infected with a sexually transmitted disease STD , you could get infected, too.
Your IUD offers reliable contraception for years at a time. The copper IUD starts working instantly. You may get period-type cramps afterwards, but painkillers can ease the cramps. You may also bleed for a few days after having an IUD fitted.
Once your IUD has been fitted, you may be advised to get it checked by a GP after 3 to 6 weeks to make sure everything is fine. See a GP if you or your partner are at risk of getting an STI, as this can lead to an infection in the pelvis. An IUD has 2 thin threads that hang down a little way from your womb into the top of your vagina. The GP or nurse that fits your IUD will teach you how to feel for these threads and check that it's still in place.
Check your IUD is in place a few times in the first month and then after each period, or at regular intervals. It's very unlikely that your IUD will come out, but if you cannot feel the threads or think it's moved, you may not be protected against pregnancy.
See a GP or nurse straight away and use additional contraception, such as condoms, until your IUD has been checked. If you have had sex recently, you may need to use emergency contraception. Your partner should not be able to feel your IUD during sex. If they can, see a GP or nurse for a check-up.
If you're not having another IUD put in and do not want to get pregnant, use additional contraception, such as condoms, for 7 days before you have it removed.
People who have had an ectopic pregnancy or who have an artificial heart valve must consult their GP or clinician before having an IUD fitted. An IUD can usually be fitted 4 weeks after giving birth vaginal or caesarean.
You'll need to use alternative contraception from 3 weeks 21 days after the birth until the IUD is put in. In some cases, an IUD can be fitted within 48 hours of giving birth.
It's safe to use an IUD when you're breastfeeding, and it will not affect your milk supply. You'll be protected against pregnancy immediately.
Although an IUD is an effective method of contraception, there are some things to consider before having one fitted. There's a very small chance of getting a pelvic infection in the first 20 days after the IUD has been inserted.
You may be advised to have a check for any existing infections before an IUD is fitted. There's some limited evidence that if you have an IUD fitted, you may have a slightly higher chance of getting thrush that keeps coming back. You might want to think about trying a different type of contraception. There's a small chance that the IUD can be rejected expelled by the womb or it can move displacement. If this happens, it's usually soon after it's been fitted. You'll be taught how to check that your IUD is in place.
In rare cases, an IUD can make a hole in the womb when it's put in. This may be painful, although sometimes there may be no symptoms. But see a GP straight away if you're feeling pain or cannot feel the threads of your IUD, as you may need surgery to remove it. In the United States U. ParaGard is a copper IUD that works by providing an unfavorable environment for sperm, fertilization, and implantation. An IUD is normally used as a long-term birth control method, but a copper IUD can also reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy by up to With a copper IUD, protection begins as soon as the device is fitted.
A hormonal IUD provides immediate protection, as long as it is inserted within 7 days after the first day of a period. If it is not inserted during that timeframe, protection will not begin until 7 days after insertion. It is necessary to use a backup method of birth control, such as condoms or spermicide, will be necessary. Mirena can remain within the uterus and prevent pregnancy for 5 years. Skyla, another hormonal IUD, remains effective for up to 3 years.
The different types release different quantities of hormones each day, and the amount decreases over time. ParaGard can remain within the uterus and provide protection for 10 years after insertion.
It is approved for 10 years, but studies have shown it can be effective for up to 20 years , in some cases. A hormonal IUD releases a type of progestin that is responsible for the thickening the cervical mucus.
It prevents conception by stopping the sperm from being able to reach an egg. It also partially suppresses ovulation. The non-hormonal IUD does not release a hormone. Instead, the copper coil within the IUD produces an inflammatory or immune response in the uterus. Both types of IUDs are very effective at preventing pregnancy. Over the course of a year, fewer than 1 out of typical couples using an IUD will have an accidental pregnancy.
The IUD is effective as soon as it is put in and it lasts a long time. A copper IUD can work for 10 years. Progestin IUDs can work for 3 to 5 years, depending on the brand.
This makes the IUD a good option for women who are not ready to start a family. Even though an IUD can stay in place for a long time, the doctor or nurse practitioner can remove it at any time. Abstinence not having sex is the only method that always prevents pregnancy and STDs.
An IUD can come out of the uterus by accident called "expulsion". Sometimes a woman doesn't know this has happened. If an IUD comes even part of the way out, it does not protect against pregnancy.
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