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Goals
Section 1
Section 2
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Introduction
- Objectives
- Goals
- Eligibility Criteria
- Who Can Use
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Conditions
- STIs/HIV/AIDS
- Counseling
- Myths
- Side Effects
- IUD Use
- Complications
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Complications
Section 3
Summary
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Section 2 - Client Screening and Counseling
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Who Should Not Have an IUD Inserted
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The copper IUD should not be inserted
in women with:
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- Cervical, endometrial cancer, or unexplained
vaginal bleeding
- Malignant trophoblastic disease or known pelvic
tuberculosis
- Uterine distortion that impedes correct IUD placement
- Infection following childbirth or following incomplete
abortion
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Source: WHO, 2004.
Slide 24
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Medical history and pelvic exam help to identify conditions
that contraindicate initiation of an IUD (category 4). IUDs
should not be inserted in women with the following conditions:
- Known or suspected pregnancy
- Diagnosed cervical,endometrial
cancer, or unexplained vaginal bleeding of
a suspicious nature
- Malignant trophoblastic disease or known pelvic tuberculosis
- Distortion or abnormality of the uterus that impedes correct
placement of the IUD
- Infection following childbirth or following incomplete abortion
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