Pregnancy
IUDs are moresuccessful at preventing uterine pregnancies than ectopicpregnancies(inectopic pregnancies, the fertilized egg implants outsideof the uterus). If you become pregnant using an IUD, it isimportant to be evaluated for the presence of an ectopic pregnancy.Who should not use IUDs?
If you have a history of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease,multiple sexual partners, a large fibroid uterus, copper allergy (for theCopperTIUD), or chronic immune suppression, then IUDs are probably not the best method of contraception for you.Advantages/disadvantages
IUDs area highly effective method of birth control, but women can experienceincreased menstrual flow and cramping during their periods.Surgical contraception
Tubal Ligation is a surgical procedure involving cutting, tying, banding, clipping or burning the fallopian tubes.- Timing: can be done immediately after delivery, during cesarean section, or anytime thereafter.
- Benefits: decreased risk of ovarian cancer.
- Advantage: high efficacy, convenient form of birth control (after the procedure).
- Disadvantage: It is a surgical procedure that, for the most part, is permanent.
- Reversal: dependent upon amount of tube remaining after initial procedure. Success rates vary from 30 - 75%.
- Failure Rate: 0.8 - 2%
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