The cost of the spiral

Synonyms Intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS), mechanical contraception Costs The copper spiral costs about 120 to 200 € for an application period of 3 – 5 years, the hormone spiral about 250 to 350 € for an application period of 5 years. Both prices include consultation, examination and insertion. The costs for the consultation … The cost of the spiral

Instructions | Tricks when putting on the condom

Instructions How safely a condom actually protects against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases depends above all on whether the users put the condom on properly. Putting on condoms that are too old and have expired offers no protection. The expiration date of each condom is noted on the individual packaging and should be checked … Instructions | Tricks when putting on the condom

Procedure after ejaculation | Tricks when putting on the condom

Procedure after ejaculation In order not to negatively influence the protective effect of a condom even after lovemaking, there are a few principles on how to proceed with the contraceptive. In this context, it is particularly important that the condom is held in place after ejaculation when the member is withdrawn. Otherwise the condom may … Procedure after ejaculation | Tricks when putting on the condom

The Spiral

Synonyms Intrauterine device (IUD), Intrauterine system (IUS) Definition The intrauterine device, colloquially called a “coil”, is a contraceptive device that is inserted into the woman’s uterus. Modern intrauterine devices are usually T-shaped, 2.5 to 3.5 cm in size and made of tissue-friendly, flexible plastic. The spiral was first described by Gräfenberg in 1928. He developed … The Spiral

Does the coil remain effective after taking antibiotics? | The Spiral

Does the coil remain effective after taking antibiotics? The copper coil is a purely mechanical contraceptive which prevents the egg from implanting in the uterus and has no interaction with antibiotics. The hormone coil also retains its effect despite the use of antibiotics, because the hormones act locally in the uterus and do not have … Does the coil remain effective after taking antibiotics? | The Spiral