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Planning to Avoid Pregnancy? Opt for Copper-T IUD
- 9:54, 29th August 2018
- Test Organization
- Pregnancy and Infant Health
- Unwanted Pregnancy
Do not want to be pregnant in the next few years? It is no more a struggle, now you can prevent your pregnancy for five years with the help of Copper-T Intrauterine device.
How is it used?
Copper-T Intrauterine device is a small T shaped device that is implanted in the uterus of a woman by a specialist. A plastic string is fixed at the end of the IUD that swings from the cervix to vagina. This is widely used among the sexually active couples who do not wish to have a child now. However, this is also quite popular among women who have already delivered a child and want to delay their second pregnancy.
How does it work?
In case of copper IUDs, the copper acts as a toxin to the sperms. It makes a liquid that contains copper particles, white platelets, chemicals and prostaglandins that stops the process of fertilization. The uterine fluid, containing copper ions kills sperms that come in contact with it. However, even if a sperm fertilizes an egg, the copper particles create an environment that will avert the implantation of the fertilized egg.
What are its benefits?
Copper IUDs are a long-lasting method to avoid pregnancy for as long as ten years. It has the least failure rate and can be removed anytime if the couple desires to have a child. They are considered more effective than the hormonal contraceptive pills and can be used up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Women do not suffer from any side-effects like cramping, perforations, expulsion, irregular bleeding, and infection.
An unwanted pregnancy can be avoided in multiple ways. Want to know more about IUD? Without much ado, talk to an expert on Curedit.
