IUD counselling

Question 1

How do we know an IUD is in place?

Answer 1

Sits in with 2 threads attached

Question 2

Use ATHLETIC on IUD

Answer 2

A - Prevents sperm from living (copper)
T- Stays in you for 10 years

H - Procedure at GP / GUM / SH asceptically / sterile
- No sex 2wks prior + pregnancy test done
- LA neck of womb
- Painkillers after procedure

L - Works immediately
E - Works immedtitely
T - Pregnancy test / Check every 3 months to feel threads
I - Expulsion / Heavy bleeding for few months / Risk of Ectopic Preg.
C - Copper Ax / Fibroids / PID 3months

Question 3

Can IUD patient breastfeed?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What is common between IUD + IUS in terms of who cannot take it if they have had … in last 3 months

Answer 4

PID in last 3 months