How painful is that?
The installation of the copper chain is described by some women as very painful. There are various reasons for this: The first cause of pain can already be the stretching of the vagina and cervix. This is especially true for young girls, as the entrance to the vagina can be even narrower.
The actual distension can also cause pain because the copper chain is inserted into the uterine wall with a small needle. Women react differently to the pain. After consultation with the gynecologist, the procedure can be performed under local anaesthetic. A corresponding explanation should take place at a separate appointment so that the woman has time to consider whether an anaesthetic is desired. Fear of the pain during the application is the most common reason why women decide against the otherwise very safe contraceptive method, copper chain.
Can the copper chain cause pain after insertion?
Immediately after inserting the copper chain, the woman can suffer from severe pain, bleeding and cramps for about a week. However, this pain should subside after a few days. During the insertion itself, the vagina and the cervix can become irritated and thus also cause pain for a few days.
Even later the copper chain can still cause abdominal cramps. Since the copper chain is often accompanied by increased menstrual bleeding, the menstrual pain is also increased. If these increased symptoms do not improve within six months, you should consider removing the copper chain. As the copper chain is associated with an increased risk of inflammation, a gynaecologist should be consulted if sudden pain occurs.
Costs
The costs for the insertion of a copper chain are about 250 to 400 Euro. Since the copper chain should last five years, the monthly cost is about five euros. In comparison, the monthly cost of the pill is about ten to twenty euros, depending on the preparation.
Some gynaecologists also offer installment payments for the system. The costs increase if the chain has to be removed or changed earlier than planned. Contraceptives are among the medical products that must be paid for by the user.
In the case of minors, some health insurance companies cover the costs of the system, as the pill is also paid for up to the age of 20. In exceptional cases, such as after an abortion or in the case of proven hormone intolerance, some health insurance companies also pay for the copper chain beyond the age of 20. In some cities, instead of the health insurance company, the Profamilia initiative covers the costs of a copper chain for socially disadvantaged women, sponsored students and trainees with subsidies.
