IUCD

U-kare (model Cu 375) intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) offers 
almost complete protection against pregnancy, and it remains
effective for a period of 5 years.
Log of U-kare
-Long act (Copper T-380A) intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)
provides protection against pregnancy for a period of 12 years.

Important: It Does not protect against HIV nor STD 

 

Log of Long act

Characteristics
- Highly effective (>99 %)
- Safe for most women
- Interval, post partum lactating/ non lactating
- Emergency contraceptive
- Reversible (Immediate) and economical
- Long term (no daily decision/ imposition of drugs)
- One visit for insertion and one follow up
- Confidentiality
Privacy
- Not Sexual dependent – client control over her fertility

Advantage and Indications
- Contraceptive effect starts immediately
- Highly effective
- Protective against ectopic pregnancy
- Long-lasting
- Convenient
- Well-liked by users
- Cost effective
- Good choice for older women with hormonal contra indication.
- Facility and provider dependent.
- Immediately postpartum
Disadvantages of IUCD
- Associated with Longer/ mild/heavy bleeding spotting Cramp in the
1st 3 months
- Menstrual disturbances
- Cramping and pain
- Spontaneous expulsion
- Perforation
Timing for Insertion and Removal

Insertion

- Any time during menstrual Cycle (If reasonably sure that clients is not pregnant)
- Post partum
- Post Abortion

Removal

- Any time during menstrual Cycle
- If Client desires (After adequate Counseling) / If Client want to get pregnant
- If Client experienced persistent S/E or other heath problems
- Evidence of perforation
- At the end of the effective life of the IUD