Intrauterine Device (IUD)

Does the IUD cause cancer of the uterus?

Name of Office: NCDPC

No. Studies have shown that the IUD does not cause cancer of the uterus.

 

Does the IUD rot in the uterus after prolonged use?

Name of Office: NCDPC

No. The IUD is made of inert material which does not rot in the uterus even with prolonged use.

 

If I use an IUD, will I still be able to have a baby?

Name of Office: NCDPC

Yes. Almost all women who use an IUD will be able to bear children once it is removed.

 

Is the IUD only for older women who have already given birth?

Name of Office: NCDPC

Even a young woman who has never had a child may use an IUD, as long as she is not exposed to sexually transmitted diseases.

 

Will PhilHealth pay for an IUD and its insertion?

Name of Office: NCDPC

Yes. If you are a member or a dependent, the IUD and its insertion are covered, subject to the provisions of PhilHealth’s benefit package.