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IUC: Info and Options
Benefits of IUC
Side Effects of IUC
How does an LNG-IUS Work?
How does a Cu-IUD Work?
Contraception Failure Table
Contraception Counseling Tools
IUC Counseling in 6 Steps
Benefits and Risks of IUC
What types of IUC are there?
Mechanism of Action
Hormone Exposure with IUC
Menstrual Changes
Risks of IUC placement
Fact Sheets
Counseling at time of Prescription
Informed Consent
What to expect during placement
What are the key risks of IUC Placement?
Timing of IUC Placement
How to rule out pregnancy?
Strategies to Reduce Pain with placement
Strategies to Reduce Pain
Copper-IUD Placement
LNG-IUS Placement
Additional Tests
Tips for Placement
What to Expect in the First 3 months
Documentation
Difficulties with Sounding or Placement
Pain with Placement
Perforation (Suspected)
Malpositioning
Infections
When to Arrange Follow-Up
String Check
What to review at Follow-Up
Managing Breakthrough Bleeding
Steps to Remove Device
Replacement
Extended Use
Alternative Methods
Lost Strings
Fast Facts
Tools