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Thinking About Getting An IUD

So I Am Thinking About Getting On A IUD Intra Uterine Device And Wondering What Exactly The Side Effects and Stuff Are And The Chances Of Me Getting Pregnant Or The Chances Of It Falling Out, Or The Basic Procedure and Stuff, I Am On The Depo Now And Have Been For About 7yrs, Thinking Of Maybe Switching..Just Wanna Get The Facts First

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Pros of the IUD: Very effective against pregnancy (about 99%)

-Provide protection against pregnancy as long as in place in your uterus- protects as soon as inserted (so don’t need to remember to use contraception if you have sexual intercourse) -Doesn’t need daily attention- just need to check to make sure in place at least once a month at time of menstrual period -Comfortable- you and your partner cannot feel the IUD, although you partner may feel the string -The levonorgestrel IUD (Mirena) lessens menstrual flow and can be used to treat heavy periods -Can be removed at any time

Cons of the IUD

-Doesn’t protect against STDs -Needs to be inserted by a health care provider -Should not be used by women who have a high risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease. -It is best for women who have already had children and are in a steady relationship with one partner. -Can fall out or can rarely puncture the uterus -The copper IUD can have side effects such as menstrual cramping, longer and/or heavier menstrual periods, and spotting between menstrual periods -Slightly higher risk for infection in the few weeks after insertion

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