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Intrauterine Contraception

A long-term contraceptive option, the copper-bearing IUCD is a small, flexible, plastic frame with copper sleeves or wires around it. This device is placed inside a woman's womb by a trained health care provider to prevent a pregnancy. Currently, Greenstar offers two safe and effective IUCD:

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Protect 5

Protect 5 is a safe and convenient method of birth spacing for upto 5 years.

Who can use this product:

With some exceptions1 , IUCD are safe and suitable for nearly all women of reproductive age. IUCD can be used by breast feeding women and those doing hard physical work.

Benefits:

 

  • IUCD is one of the most effective, non-hormonal, long-term, reversible methods
  • This method does not require additional cost or visits to the provider once the IUCD is inserted.
  • Fertility returns immediately after removal of the IUCD.
  • IUCD can be used for emergency contraception within 5 days of unprotected intercourse.

 

Availability:

This product is available at trained service providers or health outlets.

Safeload

Safeload is a highly safe and effective form of long-term reversible contraception for upto 10 years.

Who can use this product:

With some exceptions1 , IUCD are safe and suitable for nearly all women of reproductive age. IUCD can be used by breast feeding women and those doing hard physical work.

Benefits:

  • IUCD is one of the most effective, non-hormonal, long-term, reversible methods
  • This method does not require additional cost or visits to the provider once the IUCD is inserted.
  • Fertility returns immediately after removal of the IUCD.
  • IUCD can be used for emergency contraception within 5 days of unprotected intercourse.

Availability:

This product is available at trained service providers or health outlets.