Intrauterine device

[Guest guest]

--- SS <ssloki > wrote:

> How does an Intra Uterine Device work ?. Specially

> those with

> copper. What are the implications of using these ?

 

 

 

Because something is already implanted in the uterus

the body will not become pregnant.

 

The copper releases small amounts of a synthetic

progesterone hormone. The hormone was added to attempt

to decrease the bleeding and cramping that some women

have with the IUD.

 

They are not that effective - I have known many people

to become pregnant with them.

I have also know many people to have increased

bleeding and pain.

Condoms are good , they do not alter the body's

chemistry and are effective.

You can research methods of birth control on the

internet.

Perhpas some of our group members are aware of natural

methods of birth control?

Herbs etc?

 

I know that a monthly pill was developed in India - I

can not remember the details currently but they only

did clinical tests for three months.

 

Keeping track of ovulation can work to some degree but

requires a lot of discipline.

[Guest guest]

>Because something is already implanted in the uterus

the body will not become pregnant.

 

The copper releases small amounts of a synthetic

progesterone hormone. The hormone was added to attempt

to decrease the bleeding and cramping that some women

have with the IUD.>

 

you are confusing IUS (intrauterine system) with IUD (intrauterine

device)

IUS contain synthetic progesterone (levonorgestrel), whereas IUDs are

just made of copper (TCu380A)

in the US and Canada pretty much the only one in use for fertile

women is the TCu380A

 

IUDs act as an irritant, causing the release of prostaglandins and

immune cells, preventing embryonic implantation; the copper in the

IUD also has a direct spermicidal effect

 

 

 

<They are not that effective - I have known many people

to become pregnant with them.>

 

the failure rates for 2nd generation copper IUDs is less than 1-3% a

year - that's better than any other method apart from abstinence or

tubal ligation

 

<I have also know many people to have increased

bleeding and pain.>

 

i know many women using IUDs that have no such symptoms

the early generation devices were noted for this, and were associated

with PID, but the more recent versions appear to be very safe and

effective

 

the contraceptive effects are immediately reversible - you can take

an IUD out and later the same day conceive a child

i have seen this happen

 

<Condoms are good , they do not alter the body's

chemistry and are effective.>

 

yes, but condoms have higher failure rates and are a disposal hazard

and in a place like india? OMG

 

 

<You can research methods of birth control on the

internet.

Perhpas some of our group members are aware of natural

methods of birth control?

Herbs etc?>

 

i have done significant research into this issue and thus far the

most promising natural remedy appears to be neem, taken internally by

the man

the effect is apparently reversible, but i am pretty sure that neem

isn't necessarily safe to take it on an ongoing basis - in ayurveda

it is not considered good for the heart

 

other herbs such as turmeric, queen anne's lace, etc have all been

mentioned, but the evidence isn't reliable enough to recommend,

speaking as a practitioner with some liability in the matter

 

best...

 

Caldecott

todd (AT) toddcaldecott (DOT) com

www.toddcaldecott.com

[Guest guest]

Dear

 

What is your opinion of the risk for ectopic pregnancy while using a

copper IUD. How rare is this occurance ? Are there any precautions

which can be taken to avoid an ectopic pregnancy ? Does using a condom

in combination with the IUD reduce the risk factor of an ectopic

pregnancy infinitely as opposed to IUD alone.

 

I am worried about the 1 - 3 % failure rate of IUDs.