what is copper T and how it is used
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Contraception :
- The prevention of pregnancy is called contraception and the methods which are used to prevent pregnancy is called contraceptive methods.
Contraceptive methods which includes :
- Barrier methods
→ Condoms
→ Diaphragm
→ Cervical caps
→ IUCD ( Intra uterine contraceptive devices )
- Chemical method
→ Vaginal pills
→ Oral pills
- Surgical methods
→ Tubectomy.
→ Vasectomy.
★ Copper T ( It is used in IUCD method )
IUCD ( Intra uterine contraceptive devices )
IUCD are 2 types : i) Hormonal and ii ) Copper.
- Copper T : It is made up of copper or plastic. It is a device which contains copper. Copper T is a small intrauterine device that comes in a T-shape.
- Also known as Intrauterine coil.
How it is used :
- The copper T is inserted in the Uterus by the Doctors. This prevents implantation in the uterus. It's drawbacks are it may cause discomfort , bleeding and itching.
- It is also used for birth control.
- It helps in preventing unwanted pregnancy.
✏️what is copper -T ?
- Copper T is an intrauterine device which is said to be an effective form of contraception for women.
- This option is usually given to women who have delivered a baby in the past.
- Insertion of Copper T is an invasive procedure that needs to be conducted by an expert.
- The device is placed into the uterus of the woman with a plastic string tied to the end of the IUD hanging from the cervix to the vagina
✏️How does Copper T work?
⭕Once a Copper T is in place, the copper ions produced from the wire wrapped around the plastic T influence the uterine environment to prevent pregnancy.
⭕ The copper ions get mixed with the uterine fluids and cervix mucus. This uterine fluid, rich in copper, acts as a spermicide which kills sperms that come in contact with it.
⭕Copper ions prevent pregnancy by inhibiting the movement of sperm because copper-ion-containing fluids are directly toxic to sperm.
⭕Even if an aggressive little spermatozoa fertilizes an egg, the copper ion laden environment prevents implantation of the fertilized egg, thus preventing pregnancy.
COOPER -T IS USED IN IUD METHOD →
Copper IUD side effects can include:
- Pain when the IUD is placed, and cramping or back aches for a few days after.
- spotting between periods.
- irregular periods.
- heavier or longer periods.
- cramping during your periods.