Cancer research highlights can boost doctors’ assurance that IUDs are safe to use

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

A recent study found, users abortion similar to hormonal intraurinary device (IUD) there are risks breast cancer which is higher than other forms of contraception.

Muhammad Fadli, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at Pondok Indah Hospital (RSPI) Jakarta, admitted that there have been many rumors regarding the use of hormonal contraceptives such as IUDs.

The results of the research were published in the journal JAMA on Wednesday (16/10) it was also found that the risk of breast cancer in users of hormonal contraceptives was less than other lifestyle factors. However, users of hormonal contraceptives have a higher risk than other types of contraceptives.

“Most of the myths, according to research results, the risk is still considered very small. Therefore, it is safe to use an IUD,” said Fadli when contacted CNNDonesia.comTuesday (22/10).

Using an IUD as a contraceptive does a number of things to a woman’s body. For example, during menstruation, the amount of blood that comes out during menstruation will be more.

“Moreover, in the early days of menstruation after using an IUD, it hurts cramping also usually happens,” he said.

But for cancer, whether breast cancer or uterine cancer, everything is still too early to believe.

Fadli also explained that before it was accused of causing breast cancer, the IUD was once again considered a health risk. For example, it is said to cause ovarian cancer.

Not only that, some people also believe that IUDs are dangerous because the iron​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ is used can go up to the stomach.

“Actually, it’s impossible [besi naik ke lambung]. If he wants to move, he will [besi] “Down, not up,” said Fadli.

However, Fadli ensures that IUDs and other hormonal contraceptives are safe to use. This type of contraception is effective in preventing pregnancy.

(tst/asr)

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