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All you wanted to know about COPPER "T"

Q.What is Copper T?

Answer Copper T Intrauterine Device is a small, flexible plastic frame, with copper wire wound onto its vertical arm. It has two strings attached to it. It is inserted into a woman's uterus through her vagina, which effectively prevents woman from getting pregnant.

Single insertion leads to effective long term prevention of pregnancy.
NO interference with sex.
NO hormonal side effects, it is safe even for breast feeding mothers.
Fertility restored immediately after removal of Copper T.
NO interactions with other medicines.
Convenient and user friendly, no problem of storage.
Can be inserted any time during the menstrual cycle.
Can be inserted immediately after childbirth or abortion.
Ensures Secrecy as well as religious needs.
Can be checked whether in place or not.

Q. What are the side effect of Copper T ?

AnswerA device may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if any do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your health care professional immediately if any of the following side effects occur.

More common: Faintness, dizziness or sharp pain at the time of IUD insertion; increased amount of menstrual bleeding at regular monthly periods; normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier or lasting longer than expected

Less common: Abnormal vaginal bleeding (mild to moderate) not associated with a menstrual period; abdominal pain (dull or aching), odorous vaginal discharge, pain on urination with increased urge to urinate, and unusual vaginal bleeding

Rare: Abdominal pain or cramping, fever, nausea and vomiting; painful sexual intercourse; unusual tiredness or weakness, and increased menstrual bleeding

Other side effect may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the device.

	Copper T prevents a woman from having babies after it is removed.
	Fertility is restored immediately on removal of Copper T so she can become pregnant as quickly as a woman who has not used Copper T.

	Copper T has to be inserted only during menstrual periods.
	Copper T can be inserted any time during the menstrual cycle. Insertion however may be easier & cause less pain during menstruation.

	Several follow-up visits are necessary after insertion.
	Only one follow-up visit is necessary to make sure Copper T is in place and no infection is present, she may however visit the primary health centre for clarification of doubts if any.

	Copper T can travel to other parts of the body.
	Copper T normally stays within the uterus (Womb) It never travels to any other part of the body.

	Copper T causes discomfort to a woman's sexual partner.
	Generally, a man can't feel the Copper T. However he may feel the strings at times. If this bothers him, the strings could be cut shorter.

	Copper T causes STD/PID.
	Copper T does NOT cause STD. However, it does NOT protect against STD. So that for Woman at a high risk for STD, Copper T may not be the right method of contraception.

	Copper T causes Cancer.
	Copper T has been thoroughly tested and its safety is established. There is no increased cancer risk with Copper T.

	Copper T has many side effects.
	Commonly seen side effects like longer and slightly heavier menstrual periods, bleeding/ spotting between periods or pain during periods normally lesser in 3 months.

Medical Contraceptive Devices
IUD's
Intrauterine Device Copper T 380A (TCu 380A) & Copper T 200B (TCu 200B)	Special Features	Faq's	Insertion Technique	DuPont Tyvek For SMB Sutures & IUD packaging

SUTURES
Polypropylene Monofilament Sutures	Strong Long Lasting Polyester Braided Sutures With PTFE Coating	Polyester Braided Silicon Coated Sutures
Silk Braided Silicon Coated Sutures	Polyamide Monofilament Sutures	Atraumatic Channel Needles
Atraumatic Cardiac Needles	Umbilical Cotton Tape