IUD

The hormone coil (IUS) or the copper coil (IUD)?

The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small ‘T- shaped’ plastic device. The Hormonal IUD slowly releases a hormone (progesterone) into your uterus (womb). Progesterone is similar to the hormone produced by the ovaries. The copper IUD is an alternative to the Hormonal IUD. This does not contain any hormones and is suitable for those women who can not tolerate the side effects from the progesterone hormone eg. mood disturbance, acne, headaches or a change in weight.

It is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and can last for up to five years.

 

Dr Sadia Shinwari will write you a script and you can get the hormonal IUD from your pharmacy. You will need to return to the clinic to have the IUD inserted. If you don’t have a Medicare card it will be more expensive. It will be cheaper if you have a healthcare card.

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What are the benefits of Hormonal  IUD?

• Lasts for up to 5 years
• It is easy to remove or replace
• Very effective method of contraception
• A good option if you can’t take the hormone estrogen. ’The Pill’ (combined pill) and vaginal ring contains estrogen and progesterone. The hormonal IUD only contains progesterone
• Periods may be less painful
• Most users have no vaginal bleeding at all or a light regular period

Reasons why the hormonal IUD might not be a good option for you:

• severe liver disease
• Been treated for breast cancer
• unusual uterus shape

How much does it cost me?

It varies between $150 – $200 depends on having any concession card which has a partial medicare rebate.