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IUD and confidentiality checkup
Well my friend is sexually active at 19 and being in a desi household she cannot let any of her family know about it but she needs some confidential checkup and explore the IUD option for long term safety. What shall she do about it?
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She can opt for other contraceptive methods than iucd
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She should go to a Gynaecologist in her city and ask for an IUD.
I hope you are aware that the IUD has to be inserted into the uterus and this job can be done only by a Gynaecologist.
No self medication is possible.
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Intrauterine copper devices are not advisable in girls who have not yet produced children
Better option would be to get on ocp
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Yes possible
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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She can take contraceptive pills
Iud is not recommended
Connect for prescription
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