Birth control

What if you don’t want to get pregnant? Then we recommend that you come up with a form of contraception that you feel good about!

That is why it is important to research which form of contraception suits you best. Together with Eva and Marieke you can go through the various contraceptive methods, but your and any partners’ wishes are also important, your expectations and any medical complications.
Afterwards you can make an informed decision.

During the pregnancy, but especially during the last postnatal check-up at your home and the follow-up check-up at our practice, the subject of contraception will be discussed by us.
Women who are not or have not been pregnant are also very welcome for a consultation on this subject.

Place spiral

An IUD is a very reliable form of contraception that can be combined well with breastfeeding. There are two types of spirals:

• The hormone-free copper IUD
• The hormone spiral

Hormone free

As the name suggests, the hormone-free IUD contains no hormones, but is made of copper. The effect of the copper makes the sperm cells inactive, so that they are no longer able to fertilize an egg cell. In addition, the copper coil ensures that the uterine lining becomes less suitable for a fertilized egg cell to settle in. In a very rare case that an egg has been fertilized.

The t-safe IUD is an example of a hormone-free IUD.

Hormone IUD The IUD only contains progestogen which enters your bloodstream. The amount of progestogen in the IUD is quite limited, so you continue to ovulate. However, this does not lead to a pregnancy because of the effect that the hormones from the IUD have on the uterus.

When can I have an IUD inserted?

Eva and Marieke can insert an IUD from 13-14 weeks after giving birth. If you have never given birth, we prefer to insert the IUD within 7 days after the first day of your period. It is no problem for us to insert it if you are bleeding, it even makes the insertion easier and less painful.

Follow-up check

• After the insertion, an appointment will be made for a follow-up check. You are welcome at the practice for this. This way we can check by ultrasound whether the IUD is correctly positioned in the uterus.

IUD removal

• If you want to have your IUD removed, you can also contact Eva and Marieke. This is a very simple and painless procedure. After removal of the coil, you are immediately fertile again.

Rates

The costs of placing an IUD are reimbursed by your health insurer.
You often have to pay the costs of the IUD yourself first and are often reimbursed if you have additional insurance.