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IUD

The IUD

IUD A long-term temporary birth control system that is implanted in the uterus of women, the IUD used in government programs in Bangladesh is called the Copper-T 380A. It is highly effective (99.99%) if used properly.

 

What is an IUD/Copper-T?

The system looks like the English letter T and is made of polyethylene, with fine copper wires attached to its stem and arms. In each upazila health complex, health and family welfare center and mother and child welfare center, it is implanted in the uterus of girls by trained paramedics.

 

Advantages of IUD

• Highly effective (99.9%)

• Long term (10 years)

• Easy to apply

• Effective immediately upon application

• There is no difference in use of breast milk

• Fertility returns as soon as the method is discontinued

• Does not interfere with sexual intercourse

 

Disadvantages of IUDs

• Some recipients may experience lower abdominal pain during the first few months

• Some recipients may have heavy bleeding during the first few months of menstruation

 

Who is the IUD suitable for?

• Women who have at least one living child and wish to have long-term contraception

• Women who cannot use hormonal methods

 

During IUD insertion

• The IUD is best worn between days 1-7 of the menstrual cycle.

 

Health and social appropriateness of IUD provision

An IUD cannot be worn for the following reasons:

• If there are no surviving children

• Within four weeks of delivery

• Postpartum infection and after infected abortion

• Excessive bleeding of unknown cause

 

The government provides the following benefits to the beneficiary under the family planning programme

For IUD/CopperT = Tk 449.00 (time of application 173.00 + 1st follow-up 92 + 2nd follow-up 92 + 3rd follow-up