Contents:
- Medical Video: Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- What is an IUD KB?
- How does an IUD KB work?
- Is IUD KB effective?
- What are the side effects of IUD KB?
- Who is advised to use an IUD?
- How do I get an IUD?
Medical Video: Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Currently there are many contraceptives that you and your partner can use to delay pregnancy. Maybe, the contraception that is most familiar to you is KB IUD. Yes, IUD KB is one of the most popular birth control devices. But actually, what is an IUD? How effective can it prevent pregnancy?
What is an IUD KB?
An IUD is a device made of plastic that has a shape like the letter 'T' and is installed in the womb to prevent pregnancy. KB IUD which is often called a spiral, is divided into two types, namely:
- Copper coated IUD
- IUD that produces the hormone progesterone
Of course, the two types of IUD KB have different ways of preventing pregnancy.
How does an IUD KB work?
KB IUD is a contraceptive that is powerful enough to prevent pregnancy. When viewed from the type, contraception copper-coated IUD will work by preventing sperm from entering the fallopian tube (the channel between the uterus and the ovary) so that it cannot meet the egg cell.
While an IUD that stimulates the hormone progesterone will cause thickening of the mucus in the cervix which can make sperm difficult inward. In addition this type of IUD can also thin the uterine wall which should be thickened when fertilization occurs.
One type of progesterone IUD can also be used to reduce blood flow for women who have periods that continue to hurt.
Is IUD KB effective?
KB IUD is an effective pessary compared to other contraceptives. Both types of IUDs are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
Even pregnancy can be prevented immediately when you first put it in the body, the IUD lasts for a long time. In addition, the copper IUD can last up to 10 years and the progesterone IUD can last from 3-5 years, depending on the brand.
IUDs are a good choice for people who are not ready for a family. But unfortunately, IUDs cannot protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, so you have to use a condom during sex.
What are the side effects of IUD KB?
Side effects that may occur when you use IUD KB are:
- For the first few months, your vagina can bleed irregularly.
- Your menstrual period is greater with cramps when you use a copper IUD.
- If you use a progesterone IUD, your menstrual period will be lighter and faster or not menstruate at all.
- With a hormonal IUD, you can feel headaches, pimples, nausea and pain in the breast.
In addition, for some people, they can have several problems that are quite rare, such as:
- Removal of an IUD: The IUD can be released from a woman's uterus accidentally. Sometimes women don't know what happened. You should visit a doctor to check in the first 3 months of the first time the IUD is installed.
- Hole in uterus: IUD can penetrate the uterine wall when installed.
- Pelvic inflammation: there is a very low risk of infection from bacteria that enter the uterus when an IUD is inserted.
Who is advised to use an IUD?
An IUD is a good contraceptive choice for women. However, if you have the following problems, you may not use an IUD:
- have inflammatory pelvic disease or active sexually transmitted infections.
- being pregnant or possibly pregnant.
- have problems with the uterus such as disease or abnormal bleeding.
How do I get an IUD?
Before you install an IUD, your doctor will make sure you don't have any sexually transmitted diseases.
An IUD is inserted into the uterus by a doctor or nurse. This is often the easiest to do during the menstrual period, but an IUD can be installed at any time in the women's cycle as long as it does not contain.
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