OKay well i know its like the merina that last for 5 yrs i had that one for 6 months but they didnt put it in right and i wanted to be able to get my body back to normall know im conctering going back on brith control so i dont get pregnant. How does a copper iud stop the sperm. how does it stop you from getting pregnant. if you have any good websites i could also look at. that would be so awesome. or have any good info about copper iuds that would be very helpful for me. thanks
2007-10-30 10:55:53 · 2 answers · asked by kristyerin1988 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Copper IUD makes it hard for sperm to get into fallopian tubes. If fertilization occurs, the copper IUD discourages implantation. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control/BI99999/PAGE=BI00023
"Copper IUD. Copper is toxic to sperm. It makes the uterus and fallopian tubes produce fluid that kills sperm. This fluid contains white blood cells, copper ions, enzymes, and prostaglandins." http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/intrauterine-device-iud-for-birth-control
Merina = horomonal IUD.
"The hormonal IUD (Mirena) is a T-shaped plastic frame with thread attached. The IUD is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Once in place, it inhibits fertilization, as the IUD impedes the sperm's journey to the fallopian tubes. If fertilization occurs, the device prevents the embryo from attaching to the uterine wall. The hormonal IUD also releases progestin, which inhibits sperm mobility and makes the uterus unsuitable for a pregnancy." http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control/BI99999/PAGE=BI00024
More information: http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=copper%20IUD&sourceType=undefined
2007-10-30 11:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all IUD are abortification methods of birthcontrol.
copper IUD's do not prevent sperm or ovulation at all, but by their constant irratation of the uterus lining they prevent an embryo from implanting - they do nothing to prevent conception. Merina's use progesterone as well which has show to have some effect on preventing ovulation (in some women) but also changes the cervical mucus so that it is harder for sperm to swim up as well as makes the lining of the uterus thinner in addition to the irratation that the IUD itself causes.
2007-10-30 11:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by sandi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋