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What Are The Side Effects Of Copper-T?

My wife got copper t approximately 6 years back,is there any side effect,if so pls need your advice. she is 43 years old & having diabetes. Will appreciate if you can give your valuable advice or what medication she need at this moment. Thanks Shafiq
Fri, 25 Nov 2016
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Hi Shafiq,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Copper-T is an intrauterine device which is an effective form of contraception for women. Once placed in the uterus, a device like Copper-T can provide protection for about a decade (10 years). It is generally tolerated well by most women and protection against pregnancy is about 98%.
The following are some of the side effects which few may experience after insertion of Copper-T device:
1. Untimely bleeding.
2. Cramps.
3. Nausea.
4. Backache.
5. Inflammation of the vagina and vaginal discharge.
6. Pelvic infection and Ectopic pregnancy. There is no need to bother even if a person is diabetic until there are symptoms caused due to the presence of Copper-T device.
You need to seek medical attention promptly in case such symptoms persists and becomes bothersome.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Copper-T?

Hi Shafiq, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Copper-T is an intrauterine device which is an effective form of contraception for women. Once placed in the uterus, a device like Copper-T can provide protection for about a decade (10 years). It is generally tolerated well by most women and protection against pregnancy is about 98%. The following are some of the side effects which few may experience after insertion of Copper-T device: 1. Untimely bleeding. 2. Cramps. 3. Nausea. 4. Backache. 5. Inflammation of the vagina and vaginal discharge. 6. Pelvic infection and Ectopic pregnancy. There is no need to bother even if a person is diabetic until there are symptoms caused due to the presence of Copper-T device. You need to seek medical attention promptly in case such symptoms persists and becomes bothersome. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.