WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1999: Re: IUD, Lippy Loop

Re: IUD, Lippy Loop

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 19 Jul 1999 16:42:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 19 Jul 1999, Sherrie wrote: >
>I had a Lippy's Loop inserted shortly after the birth of my daughter in
>1992. I have recently become aware that they are not longer made, and
>in fact, where not being made at the time mine was inserted. I wondered
>if there is a health risk with the lippy loop? Also I was informed by
>the clinic that put the Lippy Loop in that it should last a life time,
>or until I wanted it removed. Is this true? I have had no problems,
>that I am aware of as yet, with the Loop, but I have had it for 7 years
>now. Do I need to have it replaced? If so will my body react
>differently to a different type of IUD?
>
>Thank You
>
>--
>Sherrie Aland

The hazards of the IUD are related to your risks of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. If you are at low risks for such conditions, then the IUD does not represent a significant health risk for you. The loop went out of common use prior to my entrance into clinical practice, so I am unaware of how long it is approved for continuous use, but the Paraguard is good for 10 years. I will try to find out for you from some older collegues.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD

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