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Sep 10th, 2007 - 18:59:21
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Question
I have a Copper IUD and have had it for 3 years. I asked my doctor about the chance of the embryo becoming fertilized and he said that he doesn't believe that happens or he wouldn't put them in women.
I am Pro-life.
What is your opinion?
Answer
The IUD is generally accepted to work by causing the uterine lining (endometrium) to become incapable of accepting the implantation of an already fertilized ovum (i.e., a human embryo). Your doctor needs to read more about the mechanisms of action for IUD’s, especially if he would not use them if they are indeed abortifacient.
Check the following link for more information and references:
http://learnv.ycdsb.edu.on.ca/lt/FMMC/hpteacher.nsf/Files/mcmanad/$FILE/sex_pill_iud.html
Robert Butler, MD
Dr. Robert J. Butler graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1982. He was on the clinical faculty of the University of Alabama School Of Medicine from 1987-1996. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Butler is married, and father of 11 children, the youngest of which is expected next spring. He has a solo private practice of Internal Medicine in Merced, CA.
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