It can remain in place for up to 10-12 years as an effective method of birth control
There are no health consequences to leaving the IUD in longer than five years, but a hormonal IUD may not be effective past its useful life span.
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
Yes, the copper IUD can stop working after 5 years if it is one of the brands that only lasts for 5 years. If you're unsure which type of IUD you've got (e.g. whether or not it is the 5 year copper IUD) you may want to consider getting a new IUD, next time maybe consider a 10 year IUD.
You should get the IUD removed if you are seeking pregnancy, or if it is at the end of its useful life.
Paragard is a non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that is used for long-term contraception by preventing pregnancy. It works by creating an inhospitable environment for sperm, preventing fertilization. It can be effective for up to 10 years.
Hormonal IUD is an effective contraceptive method. The IUD (levonorgestrel intrauterine device) is a hormonal method. It is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic. The IUD is put into the uterus. Once there, it makes the lining of the uterus thinner and thickens the mucus of the cervix. This prevents the sperm from fertilizing the egg. IUDs offer 3, 4 or 5 years of protection (depending on the type). If you want to get pregnant, you can have the IUD removed. IUD are one of the most effective methods. 99 in every 100 individuals using this method will manage to prevent pregnancy. To know more visit findmymethod.org website.
an IUD prevents pregency, but it is not always effective. ( For a better answer, have the couple talk to a doctor about effective birth control ). WikiAnswers does not practice medicine.
There is an IUD (intrauterine device) called Paraguard, which is made of copper that can provide effective birth control for up to 10 years (10 years is as long as it has been studied). As far as I know there is no birth control that lasts 12 years. Paraguard is a small "T" shaped device that is inserted into the uterus through the cervix in a small office procedure and can be removed by the physician at any time in the event that you would desire to have children. There is another IUD on the market currently, called Mirena, which is made of plastic and which releases a small amount of progesterone (a natural hormone in a woman's body). The Mirena IUD lasts up to 5 years. The IUD works by preventing ovulation (Mirena) and/or by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting into the uterus, which is necessary for a pregnancy to continue.
i have an iud for over 30 years i had an ultisound and they found it the string was not there
Missing a period once in five years is normal with or without the IUD.
A woman should keep an IUD in place until she wants to conceive, until the hormonal IUD reaches the end of its useful life, or indefinitely if she is not concerned about the IUD's effectiveness.