FAQ's
How long does the Mirena coil provide contraception?
The Mirena coil offers effective contraception for up to eight years.
How does the Mirena coil work?
The Mirena coil releases a low dose of the hormone levonorgestrel, which thickens cervical mucus, inhibits sperm movement, and thins the uterine lining, preventing pregnancy.
Is it painful to get an implant inserted?
Most people just feel a little pinch or slight sting when they get the numbing injection. You shouldn’t be able to feel the implant being inserted. Your arm may ache a little where the implant was inserted after the numbing wears off, but it goes away quickly. You may have a bit of tenderness or…
How does it feel to get the Nexplanon implant removed?
Implant removal only takes a few minutes, but the process is a little longer than getting it put in. Just like with the insertion, you will receive an injection to numb a small area of your arm. Then a small cut is made to remove the implant. You usually just feel a little pinch or…
Are there any potential side effects associated with the copper
Potential side effects of the copper contraceptive coil include heavier periods, increased cramping, changes in menstrual patterns, rare expulsion or displacement, risk of uterine perforation during insertion, and a slight chance of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
How soon after removal of the copper contraceptive coil can
After the removal of the copper contraceptive coil, you can try to conceive immediately, as fertility typically returns to normal without delay.
What is the insertion process like for the copper contraceptive
During the insertion of the copper contraceptive coil, your healthcare provider will first perform a pelvic exam to determine the position and size of your uterus. They will then use a special inserter to place the device through the cervix and into the uterus. The process may cause some discomfort or cramping, similar to menstrual…
What are the disadvantages of non-hormonal IUDs?
Disadvantages of non-hormonal IUDs include potential for increased bleeding and cramping, risk of expulsion or perforation, limited suitability for certain individuals, initial discomfort during insertion, rare risk of infection, higher initial cost, and no protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
What are the benefits of non-hormonal IUDs?
Benefits of non-hormonal IUDs include hormone-free contraception, long-term efficacy, quick return to fertility upon removal, minimal side effects, potential for lighter periods, compatibility with breastfeeding, low maintenance, and emergency contraception use.
How does the copper contraceptive coil prevent pregnancy?
Non-hormonal IUDs use copper to prevent pregnancy. Sperm doesn’t like copper — it changes the way sperm cells move so they can’t swim to an egg. If sperm can’t make it to an egg, pregnancy can’t happen.