Copper (Intrauterine Route)

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Your doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital or clinic. This intrauterine device (IUD) is inserted into your uterus.

This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Your doctor may want to do tests to make sure you do not have an infection before putting in an IUD. The IUD is usually inserted during your monthly period, immediately after a miscarriage or an abortion in the first trimester of your pregnancy, or after giving birth.

Your IUD has a thread. You cannot see this string, and it will not cause problems when you have sex. Check your IUD after each monthly period. You may not be protected against pregnancy if you cannot feel the thread Do the following to check the placement of your IUD:

• Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
• Check by reaching up to the top of your vagina with clean fingers to feel the 2 threads. Never pull on the string.

You will need to have your device replaced every 10 years or sooner if it comes out of your uterus unexpectedly.