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Make sure to inform your health care service provider that you have a
copper-containing intrauterine device (MelbeaGold) inserted if they are
planning to perform a short-wave treatment of the pelvic region, such as
diathermy, on you. Do not consent to such thermotherapy procedures
while the MelbeaGold device is within your uterus.
– The use of the MelbeaGold product in an MR environment may pose a risk!
The MelbeaGold device and the equivalent Goldlily device have not
undergone testing to establish whether a magnetic resonance (MR)
environment may cause such devices to heat up or become dislodged
and it has not been tested to what extent the assessment of the data
obtained during the imaging process may be affected by such devices.
However, based on data from scientific literature and non-clinical studies,
IUDs with copper-gold alloy wires are safe to use at specific MR values,
their shape and materials are not damaged or distorted, the devices do
not become dislodged, they do not heat up, or damage their environment.
Before undergoing an MRI procedure, please inform your health care
service provider that a copper-containing intrauterine device (MelbeaGold)
is within your uterus.
If the MRI system does not generate more than 3.0 T and the process
does not take more than 15 minutes, the removal of IUDs containing
copper or a copper-gold alloy is not required.
In the case of other MR imaging parameters, you must consult with the
physician conducting the examination and decide whether to remove
the device prior to the procedure, to use a different imaging method, or
to perform the imaging procedure with great care, under supervision,
and at your own risk.
9. HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE THE MELBEAGOLD PRODUCT?
Before insertion, you must become familiar with the mechanism of action
of the MelbeaGold device, the risk posed by its use, the possible side
effects and their frequency, the possible time of their onset, and the relevant
symptoms and consequences.
You must undergo a gynaecological examination which includes abdominal
ultrasound and a cervical smear test as well.
The possibility of pregnancy, lower body infections, and sexually transmitted
diseases must be excluded.
It must be established whether you have any conditions which may fall
within the scope of contraindications.
Please inform your gynaecologist or health care service provider whether you
use any other contraceptive methods or devices (
e.g. whether you already
have an IUS in your uterus
) since this may qualify as a contraindicated
condition or the date of insertion may have to be changed in order to ensure
your continuous uninterrupted protection against unwanted pregnancies.
Your gynaecologist or health care service provider will first examine your
pelvic region to establish the exact position of the uterus.
9.1. When is it recommended to insert the MelbeaGold product?
– The device is primarily recommended to be inserted during the last days
of menstruation or within three days thereafter.
This ensures that the device can be worn successfully for a long period
and the probability of undiagnosed pregnancy can be reduced.
– The device may also be inserted directly after an abortion or miscarriage
or in the 10-15-minute period after giving birth.
However, the probability of rejection and perforation increases in such
cases.
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