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Re: [Birth Control] Intra Uterine Device
From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 11:25:43 -0500 (CDT)

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Melissa, IUDs seem to work mostly by preventing sperm from fertilizing the egg. With copper ones (like Paragard), there is a sterile inflammation in the uterus which inhibits sperm function. With hormonal ones (like Mirena), the cervical mucous becomes very thick and makes it difficult for sperm to pass through. There are other effects that may add to effectiveness, like unfavorable uterine lining for implantation, but it seems the main way IUDs work is preventing conception. I am not a doctor, but since one hasn't answered you yet, I thought I'd help out. Check out the following links which give info on how IDUs work. http://www.paragardiud.com/effectiveness/index.htm and http://www.mirena-us.com/consumer/whatisframe.html for more info.
At Sat, 14 Sep 2002, Melissa wrote: >
>Hi, I am in need of an answer to a question. My friend and I both have
>IUD's and she heard that while you have it that you actually get
>pregnant, but it can't stick to wall. I am wandering if you do in fact
>get pregnant everytime that the sperm meets the egg? Please help me with
>an answer to this quesiton.

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