For women who are unable to use the standard types of birth control, IUD is the next best option. The copper covered IUD is the only no hormonal method of birth control available. An IUD (intrauterine device) is a piece of plastic placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUD’s are one of the most successful birth control methods available. IUD’s are a fairly new method of birth control; they were only made available to all women in 2005.
A young woman entering college began taking birth control pills. She discovered quickly that she has allergies to synthetic hormones. The only form of birth control without hormones was an IUD. Thanks to the FDA’s recent approval of IUD’s she was able to use this form of birth control.
There was fear and a dire reputation of IUD’s in the past, when a large recall was issued in the late 1970’s. Recently IUDs were FDA approved, and have quickly gaining popularity and the product recall is being rapidly forgotten. In the course of one year IUD’s popularity increased by 23 percent.
The IUD has had a bad past. Prior to 1974 the most popular IUD – the Dalkon Shield – was fashioned differently than the current one. The shield allowed STI’s to get inside the uterus and fallopian tubes. This clogged them with scar tissue. Due to numerous deaths from septic pregnancies and other problems connected to the shield it was discontinued and later recalled. The IUD was scarred with a bad reputation for all the trouble it caused.
In 2001, Mirena IUD was put onto the birth control market. This new type of IUD used small doses of progestin. It was feared originally that Mirena could cause permanent infertility in women. This fear was cleared up in a study done in Virginia. It was proven by this study that new IUD’s do not increase the risk of infertility even in women that have several partners. It was also suggested in this study that Mirena protects from STI’s by producing large amounts of cervical mucus which blocks bacteria.
An IUD can be inserted by a doctor. When you have an IUD inserted you will require regular checkups to ensure the IUD stays safely placed and no complications arise.
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does anyone know if antibiotics affect mirena…i havent been able to find any info on it.
Comment by krisken — April 26, 2010 @ 2:08 pm
Dear Krisken,There are no statistically significant correlation between antibiotics and Mirena IUD, so using antibiotics shouldn't cause the IUD to lose its effectiveness. It is always recommended to ask your doctor if the prescribed antibiotic affects the birth control you are on.
Comment by Janine — April 26, 2010 @ 4:56 pm
Has there been a recall on the 5 year IUD this year? If so, where can I find information about it?
Comment by Mrs. Collins — October 20, 2010 @ 7:41 am
Dear Mrs. Collins,
The last I heard about an IUD recall was back in the 70’s.
Comment by Janine — October 20, 2010 @ 9:41 am
Mrs. Collins,
Why do you ask about a recall on the “5 year IUD”. I am assuming you mean the 5-year Mirena. I think mine has failed. I’ve had three medium periods in a row, after 5 years plus 3 years on 2 different Mirenas. I think the product has failed. My doctor says it is still in position, but I think the hormones have worn off, in which case I could get PREGNANT at 46. No way I’m going to let that happen!!
Comment by Acadienne9 — October 21, 2010 @ 12:48 pm
Dear Acadienne9,
If you suspect that your Mirena is ineffective, use back up contraceptive for the time being to ensure that you won’t get pregnant. Contact Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and place a complaint that you believe your mirena is failing base on your past experience of being on Mirenas for 8 years now. Another possible reason that you are having medium periods may be because you are entering perimenopause and the hormones in your body is changing. Talk to your doctor about perimenopause and find out if you are entering perimenopause or even just the menopause stage.
Comment by Janine — October 22, 2010 @ 10:44 am
I was told that there had been a recall on the Mirena, i can not find any information on this either. If anyone hears anything about this please let me know
Comment by Ashley — November 20, 2010 @ 6:36 pm