I think they're called iud's, how long
after you have your baby do you have to
wait to get one, does it really work and
does medicaid cover it?
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PregnaJordan
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Posted: 09-07-04 21:21pm
I dunoh, but I doubt medicaid covers
it..Not sure though...I know they cover
the patch/pill/shot
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linuxChique
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Posted: 09-07-04 21:45pm
Yeah it stands for intra-uterine device.
Don't know anything about medicaid though.
You can probably get them as soon as
your uterus can handle having something
inside it. You probably have to wait
until it shrinks a little. But it
doesn't have anything to do with your
period, like horomonal birth control, so
you can probably even get one before you
get your period again.
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Kia
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More Quoting Fromschering - Choices In Contraception Posted: 09-08-04 02:15am
Iud - intrauterine device
an iud is a small plastic and copper
device which is put into the womb by a
trained doctor or nurse. It prevents
sperm from meeting the egg, or may prevent
and egg from settling in the womb.
All iud's have soft threads which hang
down in the vagina so that the woman can
check that her iud is in place.
With the iud you don't have to think about
contraception and it doesn't interfere
with sex.
The iud works as soon as it is put in.
After being fitted with an iud, your
periods may be heavier, longer or more
painful. Infection of the womb can occur
and you should therefore have regular
check ups with your doctor or nurse.
Depending on which type of iud you have,
it will need changing every 3 to 10
years.
The iud can be taken out any time by a
doctor or nurse when you no longer wish to
use it. It is suitable for women who
already have children.
The ius
intrauterine system
is a small plastic t-shaped frame which is
inserted by a trained doctor or nurse.
The ius contains a hormone sleeve which
gradually releases a very low level of the
hormone progestogen (one of the hormones
contained in the pill) into the womb.
The ius works by thickening the mucus in
the neck of the womb, making it difficult
for sperm to enter the womb. It also
changes the lining of the womb so that it
will not accept a fertilized egg. In some
women it also prevents ovulation.
The ius has 2 soft threads which hang down
into the vagina so the woman can check the
ius is in place. Your doctor or nurse can
replace the ius every 5 years, although it
can be taken out any time. After removal
there is a rapid return to fertility.
Periods may be irregular for the first 3
months, after which they generally become
much lighter and shorter, or you may have
no bleeding at all.
During in the first 3 months other side
effects may include tender breasts,
headaches, or acne, but should disappear
after first few months.
The ius can also be useful if you normally
have heavy periods.
* both can usually be fitted 6 weeks after
giving birth and the ius (at least) can be
used while breast feeding.
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linuxChique
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Re: More Quoting Fromschering - Choices In Contraception Posted: 09-08-04 10:16am
kia_breizzze
wrote:
after being fitted with an
iud, your periods may be heavier, longer
or more painful....... Periods may be
irregular for the first 3 months, after
which they generally become much lighter
and shorter, or you may have no bleeding
at all.
lol! They need to make up their mind!
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PregnaJordan
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Posted: 09-08-04 11:02am
Lolk I can see someone having sex and the
woman be like hey! Watch out for my 2
soft threads hanging down! Lol, I have to
check my iud~ lol
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linuxChique
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Posted: 09-08-04 11:18am
Haha jordan!! Yeah I bet you have to
reach up inside yourself after sex and get
those threads situated again!
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Kia
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Posted: 09-08-04 15:17pm
Erin, re-read it.
An iud is different to an ius.
Iud's may cause heavier periods - contain
copper
ius's may make them lighter or
non-exisitent - contains a hormonal
sleeve
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linuxChique
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Posted: 09-08-04 15:32pm
Ohhhh I didn't know it was talking about
two different things! Lol!
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Kia
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Posted: 09-08-04 15:38pm
Don't hate me.
I fear you are gonna be calling me a
little miss know it all and i'm gonna be
sad
i proved me wrong
about placenta previa - I didn't do my
homework properly
hugz 2 all
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linuxChique
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Posted: 09-08-04 15:41pm
Are you talking to me? Lol no girl! I
don't hate you! You've got better sources
than me! You proved me wrong twice!
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Kia
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about placenta previa - I didn't do my
homework properly 
