This method of emergency contraception is recommended by WHO specialists as an effective method of birth control. To obtain the desired result, the intrauterine device is inserted within five days after unprotected intercourse. The key advantages of this method is the possibility of using such a device in the future for contraception.
The use of copper-containing coils can lead to various side effects:
• increased menstrual bleeding during the first few cycles;
• mild bloody discharge from the genital tract in the middle of the cycle;
• pain in the lower abdomen;
• iron-deficiency anemia;
• development of bacterial lesions of the genitourinary system.
In addition, other undesirable effects may also occur. For example, sepsis, fainting, as well as heart rhythm disturbance (less than 60 beats in one minute).
This method of emergency contraception has a number of contraindications that should be considered by women who want to install an intrauterine device. The main contraindications for using this method of birth control include:
• violation of coagulation;
• a large number of sexual partners;
• suspicion of pregnancy;
• violation of coagulation;
• the presence of a malignant tumor of the cervix;
• the presence of uterine bleeding of unknown etiology.
In addition, it is forbidden to use this type of emergency contraception if the woman has a history of diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, salpingitis, cervical deformity, pelvic peritonitis.