Hormonal IUD
Through this page, your questions about using the hormonal IUD will be answered.
What is aThormonal IUD?
A hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped piece that contains a small amount of progestin, and a hormonal IUD is an effective method of contraception.
What should you look for when considering a hormonal IUD?
If you wish to use the hormonal IUD as a contraceptive method, you should visit a doctor to determine the most suitable option for you, as the hormonal IUD may not be the best choice for contraception.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What are the correct methods of use?
If you wish to use the hormonal IUD, you should visit a family planning clinic so the doctor can recommend the type suitable for you, explain the possible side effects, and insert it for you at the clinic.
- Inserting the hormonal IUD is a simple procedure that doesn’t take much time, but before the insertion, the doctor will do the following:
- Ask about hormonal contraception include checking for current pregnancy, a previous ectopic pregnancy, adhesions or abnormalities in the uterus, active sexually transmitted infections, or cancer in the uterus or cervix.
- Conducting a pregnancy test to ensure you are not pregnant.
- Examining and confirming there are no infections, inflammations, or bleeding in the uterus.
Performing a pelvic exam to determine the size and measurements of the uterus.
What are the signs that the hormonal IUD needs to be removed?
- After inserting the hormonal IUD, if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Severe abdominal pain
- Feeling that the IUD has shifted or seeing it out of place
- Suspecting a pregnancy
Severe pain or bleeding during intercourse
