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It is possible to develop a life-threatening infection in the first few days
following the insertion of the MelbeaGold device, the symptoms of which
may be fever, body chills, and pain.
– Acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometritis, and actinomycosis
In the case of some IUD users, a serious pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID) or endometritis may develop, which are usually sexually transmitted.
PID is an infection of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and the adjacent
organs.
Among the types of human actinomycosis, pelvic actinomycosis is a
very rare disease, which is known to be associated with intrauterine,
including copper-containing, contraceptive devices and involves an
infection that spreads downward from the uterus.
In the case of MelbeaGold, it is most likely to occur in the first week
following insertion, accompanied by fever, pain, and bleeding. It is
hypothesised that the disease is caused by microorganisms entering
the uterine cavity during the insertion process and causing an infection.
During insertion, your gynaecologist or health care service provider
must strictly follow the steps of the aseptic insertion technique in order
to prevent and avoid infection.
Women who have suffered from PID or endometritis are exposed to a
higher risk of reinfection.
The probability of developing PID or endometritis is also higher if you or
your partner have multiple sexual partners.
PID, endometritis, and actinomycosis are treated with antibiotics; in
the case of more serious cases, surgery, or the removal of the womb
(hysterectomy) might be necessary.
In the case of such infections, the MelbeaGold product must be removed.
PID might cause serious problems such as infertility, an ectopic pregnancy,
and chronic pelvic pain. PID may also develop without symptoms! In rare
cases, PID might cause death.
– Rejection
The MelbeaGold device may spontaneously become dislodged and
fully or partially exit the uterus by itself. You are not protected against
pregnancy if the MelbeaGold device was rejected. Rejection occurs in
1-2 cases out of 100 women.
A significant precursor to rejection is the device becoming dislodged due to
the strong cramps or low-intensity but frequent contractions of the uterus.
In addition to rejection, these uterine contractions may also cause the
spontaneous breaking of the device or lead to the device becoming
dislodged and being ejected through the breaking of the product.
If you experience excessive pain or vaginal bleeding immediately during
the insertion of the MelbeaGold device, pain or bleeding that becomes
more severe after insertion, or if you cannot find the indicator string, the
device might have been rejected.
– Uterine perforation
T-shaped intrauterine contraceptive devices, such as the MelbeaGold
product, might puncture the uterine wall.
The perforation may be partial (
the majority of the coil remains in the
uterus
) or complete (
the coil is removed from the uterus and enters the
abdominal cavity
).
If this occurs, the MelbeaGold device is no longer able to prevent
pregnancy.
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