Health benefits
Hormonal IUDs are known to have several health benefits including:
– providing 99% protection against the risk of pregnancy. Hormonal IUDs are one of the most effective contraceptive methods – 99 in every 100 individuals using this method will manage to prevent pregnancy.
– possibly decreasing the chance of developing cervical or endometrial (uterine) cancer.
– the reduction of painful menstrual cramps and heavy menstrual bleeding.
– reducing the risk of an ectopic pregnancy.
– reducing the symptoms associated with endometriosis, including irregular bleeding and pelvic pain.
– Protecting against iron-deficiency anemia.
Lifestyle benefits
IUD as emergency contraception
New data has found that the Hormonal IUD (52mg LNG) is an effective emergency contraceptive if inserted within 120 hours (five days) following unprotected intercourse [8].
It’s safe for all female bodies.
Hormonal IUDs are safe for most female bodies Including; adolescent girls and women over 40 years. Most experts agree that if you are healthy and have a uterus, you are probably a good candidate for the IUD, and that this is true even if you are young, have never been pregnant or had children, have just had an abortion or a miscarriage (as long as you are not under treatment for an infection), have had an ectopic pregnancy, have previously had a pelvic inflammatory disease, have HIV with mild or no symptoms (on/off antiretrovirals), or are anemic. It is also an excellent method for new moms (breastfeeding/not breastfeeding).
It’s easy to hide.
The Hormonal IUD contraceptive is a small plastic T-shaped device that’s put into a uterus (womb), and most people can’t tell it’s there. There is no packaging and nothing you need to do just before you have sex. In some rare cases, a partner might feel the IUD or its strings during penetrative sex, but a healthcare provider can easily trim the strings.
It requires low effort.
Get it and forget it. If you do not want to worry about remembering your contraceptive method, the IUD just may be for you. It is inserted once and lasts for between three to seven years, depending on the type (size and amount of levonorgestrel).
It does not interrupt the heat of the moment.
It’s super long-lasting without much effort from the user.
It’s hands-free.
Since insertion is done in a healthcare facility, there are no packages or prescriptions to pick up at the pharmacy. Therefore, there is nothing that could get lost or forgotten.
How long after IUD removal to get pregnant?
You should be able to get pregnant very quickly after you have the IUD removed. If you are not ready to get pregnant as soon as you have an IUD taken out, be sure to protect yourself with a different method.
It’s easily available.
Would you like to use this method? It is widely available, just ask at your local health facility.
