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My Mother is 52 years old and has had her Cooper IUD in for almost 23 years. We know for a fact that it can and may have become inbedded, but we are concerned with any serious problems or complications. My Mother's thoughts are "leave well enough alone", but we scared that leaving it in may be worse than taking it out or viceversa. Has anyone had any experiences like this or be able to shed some light on our fears and worries?
The protection IUDs offer can be long-term. In the absence of complications, copper devices may be left in for 10 years or more. Those inserted after age 40 may be left in until menopause, unless a woman becomes pregnant. An IUD should be removed one year after menses stop, but no ill effects have been reported among women who have not had them removed more than a year after menopause.
If your hormonal IUD stays in too long, you could be at risk of pregnancy. Otherwise, there is no medical issue from leaving your IUD in too long.
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What is the differnec between a copper IUD and a multi load IUD?
A Multiload IUD is a copper IUD.
What IUD's are copper IUD's?
The ParaGard IUD is T shaped and it contains copper.
How soon after your IUD is 10 years must you remove it?
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
Does an IUD need to be removed right away once it expires?
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
What are contraindications for the copper t380a IUD but not the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD?
Allergy to copper or Wilson's disease are contraindications to the copper IUD that don't apply to the levonorgestrel IUD. In addition, severe anemia is a contraindication for the copper IUD, but may be an indication for the levonorgestrel IUD, particularly if the anemia is exacerbated by heavy periods.
Is the mirena copper?
No, Mirena is a plastic IUD containing progestin. The copper IUD on the market in the US is Paragard.
What happens when coil left too long?
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
Is it easy to get pregnant after IUD?
Fertility returns to your baseline after removal of the IUD. Whether it's easy to get pregnant after removal depends on your fertility, not the IUD.
Does the copper IUD kill sperm?
That is not how an IUD works. What an IUD do is to stop an egg from attaching to the inside of the uterus. It had no effect on the sperm. But no, it shouldn't hurt.
Can you get sick from a Copper IUD after a long length of time?
Leaving the copper IUD in longer than you are meant to is not dangerous and will not cause illness.
What can cause a delayed period in a 41 year old woman who has a copper IUD?
A copper IUD will not delay your period. The same things can cause a delayed period in women with or without the copper IUD. These include pregnancy and hormonal fluctuations.
Does copper IUD cause pigmentation?
The copper IUD does not change pigmentation. If you have an excess of copper (WIlson's disease), the disease could cause change in pigmentation, and the IUD could worsen that. Talk with your health care provider about your particular situation.
