Intra uterine contraceptive devices- are they safe?
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Hello, I am a 25 year old newly wedded women. I was looking at options of contraception and my doctor has suggested me intrauterine device. I am really afraid of using that device. What are the other options that I can use? What are the risks involved with intrauterine device and is it painful? I have come to know from my friend then there are cases of frequent bleeding after using the IUDs.
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@papiya If you use an IUD correctly, your chance of getting pregnant is less than 1%. They last a long time. They're mostly hassle-free. Once you have one inserted, you don't have to think about it, and neither does your partner. It’s one cost, upfront. Your doctor will insert the IUD during an office visit. They may suggest you take over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen a few hours before the procedure to offset cramping. The procedure starts out similar to getting a Pap smear. You’ll put your feet in stirrups. The doctor will then place a speculum in the vagina to hold the vagina open. The doctor will put the IUD in a small tube that they’ll insert into your vagina. They’ll move the tube up through the cervix and into the uterus. Then they’ll push the IUD out of the tube and pull the tube out. Strings attached to the IUD will hang 1-2 inches into the vagina. The procedure is uncomfortable, and you may have cramps and bleeding, but they tend to go away in a few days. Some women may also feel lightheaded from the pain. You can have most IUDs placed at any time in your cycle. But it may be more comfortable to have one inserted while you’re having your period. This is when your cervix is most open. Find out more on what to expect with IUD insertion.