IUD Highly Accepted Long-Acting Birth Control Method In Europe

A European Study has identified the profile for the use of long-acting birth control means. The presentation of this work was conducted at the National Congress of Gynaecology award, reveals, among other items, that ten percent of women employ these methods with most of them being over thirty years of age. Sergio Haimovich, researcher at the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona as well as author of the study that was printed in the European Journal Of Contraception And Reproduction Health Care, elucidated that the long-acting birth control means like the IUD, contraceptive injection or contraceptive implant are yet to be extensively used. In European women subsequent to the male condom, the pill is the vastly accepted contraceptive means, whilst the intrauterine contraception (copper IUD or  [...]

Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part V

The IUD has certain downsides that comprise the high pricing in inserting it, no safeguard against sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s and the requirement of a doctor for its removal. Drawbacks of using LNg IUD The LNg IUD could lead to non-cancerous or benign formations known as ovarian cysts that normally subside on their own. The LNg IUD could be the reason behind hormone-related side effects much alike OC pills or oral contraceptives that include tenderness in the breasts, moodiness, recurrent headaches and pimples or acne eruptions. This is uncommon. However, when the side effects do occur, they normally fade away subsequent to the initial few months. Pregnancy alongside inserted IUD If pregnancy occurs when IUD is in place, then the doctor would suggest its removal.  [...]

Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part I

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-standing birth control means that has high effectiveness and safety quotient. The currently available IUD’s are quite a contrast to those there were employed during the 1970’s. An IUD is a miniature plastic device resembling the letter ‘T’, swathed in copper or could contain hormones. The insertion of the IUD is a procedure carried out by a doctor who inserts it into the uterus. The IUD has a plastic string that is attached to the IUD end that dangles down through the cervix into the vagina. The IUD could be checked for its correct placement by feeling for the presence of the string. This string is additionally employed by the doctor during the removal procedure of the IUD. IUD Types LNg or Levonorgestrel IUD - This type of IUD is additionally  [...]

Understanding The Finer Nuances Of The Female Condom

The female condom that initially started being accessible near 1992 is essentially a means of birth control. In actual fact, it is comprises of a scabbard derived from a substance known as polyurethane. This translates to the fact that those that have allergic reactions to latex would be able to safely use this product. The apposite usage of the female condom is deemed as effectual as its counterpart, the male condom in successfully averting pregnancy. This means of contraception is additionally believed to proffer a certain degree of safeguard against sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s. The research being undertaken to study the extent of protection offered is still in its nascent stages. The female condom is intended to be introduced within the vagina prior to sex. The casing holds  [...]