Some groups in society continue to oppose both contraception and abortion, so all of us who support reproductive rights with regard to reproductive choice need to be vigilant in resisting any effort to restrict or eliminate those rights. While not fully protected under law, women, trans men, and non-binary folx with a uterus in Canada have the right to choose to terminate a pregnancy as part of the full range of reproductive choices they consider appropriate for them. Today we have access to a wide variety of safe, affordable and effective birth control options. In the 1970s the federal government removed the last legal constraints on access to abortion. Things are different nowĬhange began in 1969 with the legalization of contraception and the introduction of the birth control pill. Communication about birth control has not always received First. Terminating a pregnancy was also illegal, resulting in tragic and avoidable injury and death at the hands of “back alley” abortion providers or through incredibly dangerous self-administered methods. Birth control is a way by which pregnancy from sexual intercourse can be prevented. People could be-and were-prosecuted for trying to teach or provide other methods of preventing pregnancies. Condoms could be marketed only for the prevention of disease. When Canada celebrated its Centennial in 1967 the only legal methods of birth control here were abstinence and the “rhythm” method. For more information on birth control, visit the Birth Control Methods page. This visual chart, which is part of our Choices and Chances pamphlet shows the relative effectiveness of each method, and may be a good starting point for someone trying to determine which method is right for them. The cost for 2021 are €67,01 (tax free).There are many birth control options available today to allow individuals to choose the type that best fits their lifestyle and budget. If the insurance doesn’t reimburse the cost of placement, we will send an invoice to you. Every insurance is obligated to reimburse these costs, which is why we always make a declaration of our costs to your medical insurance company. Please check at you medical insurance company if they will reimburse the placement of an IUD by a midwife.If you want to become pregnant, you’ll be immediately fertile again after removal of the IUD.

Every kind of IUD can be removed or replaced at any moment.This can be done by speculum examination (free) or by vaginal ultrasound (25 euro’s). We plan a check-up appointment after about 6 weeks after placement.You can also choose for one Naproxen tablet if you don’t breastfeed. We advise to take two Paracetamol tables of 500mg one hour before the placement.The IUD will be send to your home address. If you are insured for contraception, please contact your medical insurance company. We’ll prescribe a (digital) recipe to the pharmacy which will contact you through mail for the payment of the IUD. It is allowed to place an IUD at a minimum of 10 weeks after the delivery. Combined contraceptive pills, like Yasmin, Rigevidon, Lucette and Microgynon, contain two hormones: progestogen and oestrogen.Ultrasounds to see if the IUD is in the right place is also possible at our practice. We also perform removal/replacement of an IUD if the placement was done at another practice/hospital. The most used copper coil is the T-Safe and is suitable for 10 years. In addition the copper coil cause the uterine lining to be unsuitable to nest in. The copper coil causes the sperm cells to be paralyzed and prevents fertilization. Both IUDs can remain in the uterus for 5 years. The Kyleena is six millimeter smaller due to the smaller dosage of hormones and is therefore more pleasant if you’ve never been pregnant before. The Mirena has 52mg of levonorgestrel and the Kyleena has 19,5mg levonogestrel and the size. The function, hormones, and target of both IUDs are the same, but the difference being in the dosage of hormones. There are two hormone spirals: the Mirena and the Kyleena. In some cases, the ovulation is suppressed.The hormones in the IUD may cause the menstruation to stop completely due to the reduced production of the uterine lining. This uterine lining normally causes the blood loss during menstruation. The uterine lining is stopped being produced.The movement and functions of sperm cells are inhibited.The mucus in the cervix becomes thicker and tougher.The hormone spiral submits hormones to the uterus that can prevent pregnancy.

Roughly there are two kinds: IUDs with hormones and with hormones (the copper coil). Find Your Method IUD (Intrauterine Device) Implant (Nexplanon) Birth control shot (Depo-Provera) Birth control ring Birth control patch Birth control pill. If you’re considering of an IUD placement, it is important to inform yourself about the multiple variations of IUD’s.