what is IUD and why it’s is used? Keep in mind in India women have no idea what tampons are, let alone IUD. Sanitary pad is the only option here
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Tampons are IUD are two very different things. Older women and women in very rural areas might not know what IUDs are but most urban women do.
Indian women probably know IUD as ‘Copper T’. Plenty of public information ads on DD1 about NSV, birth control pills and copper Ts. They might not know what the T is for, but they’d have heard about it for sure.
This is in 9th and 10th class science in India my man.
Source- it’s litteraly coming in my final exam in like 3 days
I think OP might be very young. We have many options in India like IUDs (most of the women in my mother’s generation used one), tampons and menstrual cups, birth control etc. Unlike a lot of other countries, you do not even need a prescription to purchase BC. Also, a lot of start ups are also making environment friendly tampons if you’d like to go avoid plastic applicators. Talk to your gynaecologist and you’ll find the best option for you.
Major title error. Most modern Indian woman in cities knows about tampon and IUDs. Yes it’s a small percentage but generalising like that is harmful.
I think it’s a guerilla tactic weapon, I’m surprised you didn’t know they were employed in India. Lots of battles and ambushes were the main use case of them.
An IUD is an “Intra-Uterine Device”. It is a small piece of copper-wrapped plastic or hormone infused plastic that is placed in the uterus, via the vagina, to prevent pregnancy.
It works by tricking the uterus into thinking that there is already a pregnancy in the womb. This causes the uterus to not build up as much of a lining for a fertilized egg to implant. The devices can also make the uterus less favorable to sperm movement and suppress ovulation.
Insertion of an IUD is done by a doctor. It can be painful, and many will recommend you take ibuprofen or another over-the-counter painkiller beforehand. It can be made easier if insertion is done during the menstrual period because the cervix is open slightly, making insertion easier.
The devices have plastic strings which are tucked up against the cervix. Those strings allow a doctor to remove the device when it either needs to be replaced, or the woman wishes to have children.
They are generally safe and well-tolerated once in place and last 3 to 10 years depending on the device. One advantage is that if the patient experiences any unpleasant side effects or wishes to get pregnant, removal is very quick and easy. Some women do have increased menstrual cramping or irregular periods with an IUD. I had a copper one and my cramps became unbearable. However, several of my friends have had the same device and had no problem at all. The insertion was the worst part.
Another strong advantage is that because they last for years, a woman can avoid pregnancy for a long time without having to remember a daily pill, get shots on a schedule, or buy anything extra once the device is placed. It’s also very discreet and would be difficult for a partner to tamper with. Once removed, fertility is typically restored very quickly- pretty much immediately when the copper one is removed. The hormone infused ones could leave trace amounts of hormone for a short time, but most women find fertility resumes 1-3 months after removal.
Put simply it’s a medical device implanted in a woman’s uterus to keep her from getting pregnant. It’s a simple in and out procedure in your doctors office and it keeps you from getting pregnant for a few years before they remove it and either leave it out to get pregnant or out put a new one for more protection.
There’s multiple kinds that work a little different from each other. Some release hormones and some use copper, they all though are designed to prevent pregnancies.
Fun fact, with a little bit of crafting, they make excellent earrings once removed. I wish I had a photo of my friend who made a set. They are 100% style, and conversation starting, gold. I love watching people figure out what they’re looking at…
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I know for a fact that Indian government was promoting IUD as early as at least 1980s by the name of copper T. Research before posting.
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