Analysis of the Copper IUCD (coil)

This is an object made of plastic with copper wires, and strings at the bottom and is inserted in a woman’s uterus by a health provider. It can protect a woman for 12 years, but can be removed at any time if she
wants to get pregnant.

Advantages

ü  Very cost effective, only Kshs 500 – 800 for 12 years

ü  Very private, no one can tell a woman is using

ü  No hormonal side effects

ü  Very convenient, no daily action or regular visits to the clinic

ü  No delay in getting pregnant

ü  Can be used by breastfeeding mothers, and can be inserted immediately after birth.

Disadvantages

ü  Does not protect from STIs

ü  Must be inserted and removed by a trained health provider

ü  It is impossible for the IUCD to come out, especially if a woman does not have children or her uterus is small.

ü  Not good for some women e.g. Women with ovarian cancer.

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