The coil
The coil can be defined as one of the most widely used methods of contraception among women at present. It is permanently installed. Its main function is to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg to prevent fertilization. It is installed and taken at any time. Under the supervision of the specialist doctor, it is noted that the belief that the coil is a safe means of contraception has been prevalent for a long time until it was discovered the opposite, as it has many of the health damage and the negative risks to the body, which we will mention in this article with how it works.
How the coil works
The copper coil kills the sperm by providing a poisonous environment by making the uterus and the fertilization channel known as the fallopian tube produce a sperm-killing substance. This substance contains a number of white blood cells, as well as some enzymes and copper ions. A hormonal aspect is that it prevents the fertilization of the egg by making the cervix thicker and more taut. This leads to weakening of the lining of the uterus over time. It is also indicated that if the semen succeeds in passing, the fertilized egg can not grow inside the uterus.
What are the risks of the coil
- The lining of the uterus weakens due to the release of a lethal fluid that leads to bleeding and thus prolonging the period of the menstrual cycle. Bleeding can sometimes last up to 20 days.
- The woman feels convulsions and pains in the back, especially after hours of installation, which causes the transmission of sexual infection to the uterus very easily, because it provides a fertile environment for the growth of bacteria, as well as harmful vaginal fungi, which is one of the most useful aids to the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Increases the risk of pelvic inflammation, as well as vaginal diseases, and thus easy transmission to the uterus.
- Women suffer from poor fertilization or infertility in some cases, especially at the end of the period of installation, leading to a hole in the lining or cervix, and should be noted that it should be installed by a specialist doctor when necessary.
- Inhalation of the IUD leads to abdominal cavity in some cases, leading to the implantation of the uterus muscle, and thus a severe inflammation of the pelvis.