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Which Of The Two Copper-T And Tubectomy Is The Most Reliable And Safest Birth Control Procedure?

Posted on Tue, 18 Sep 2018

Question: Hi Doctor,we have 2 kids and my wife wants to for family planning, so out of 2 procedures like Tubectomy operation and Copper -T for 10 years which one will be fine to go as she is working and getting 2 weeks of leave is tough.
Is copper-T safe and she can start work from 2nd day itself,any side effects of tubectomy or copper T .
Pls suggest the period for which Copper T can be taken.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:

Hello!

I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns regarding it.

But before giving my opinion about it, I want to know age of your children and your wife is diabetic or not.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Take care,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (12 minutes later)

Thanks for reply, she is diabetic type 2, with having glycomet 500 (dosage half tab in post lunch and 1 post dinner, its under control), and having 2 babies 1st one 3.6 yrs and 2nd one 10months.
pls comment and give your opinion which will be best suit to us.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Copper T is better option.

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

As your babies are very small you should not go for tubectomy . So copper T is a better option for you.

Though the chances of infection are there in your case with copper T as you are diabetic as well. You can use copper T for 5-10 yrs.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 hours later)

Hi Mam,
Thanks for reply.
What kind of infection it may be with Copper-T, and after 10 yrs using Copper-T if we then not go for Tubectomy any issue.

And one more query, any specific time or any time we can go to hospital and take a copper T, how many days rest required for this

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Immediately after completion of your menses.

Detailed Answer:

Hi again,
You are most welcome.

Vaginal infection is very common in diabetic patients but it is not necessary. You can go for copper T insertion immediately after menses.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (26 minutes later)

Hi Mam,
Thanks for reply, exactly post menstruation which day this copper T should be fixed?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
When bleeding completely stop.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Usually on 5th day, otherwise when bleeding completely stop.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Richa Agarwal, OBGYN

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng