FAQs

Indication

  • Silverline is indicated for women who want to prevent unintended pregnancy for 3 to 5 years
  • Ideal for post-placental placement & can be used as an Emergency Contraceptive

When to Insert?

  • Anytime the client wishes for insertion, as long as it is confirmed that there is no pregnancy
  • Most recommended is during bleeding period of the normal menstrual cycle
  • Can also act as emergency contraceptive if inserted up to 72 hours after unprotected sex
  • Can be inserted 15 days after miscarriage
  • Can be inserted up to 12 weeks after caesarean operation (should check this first with local guidance and standard procedures)
  • Can be placed Post placental: within 10 minutes after expulsion of the placenta following a vaginal delivery

How is Silverline Superior?

Silverline is superior to other contraceptive methods because it does not require any or repeated action on your part. Once it is placed in the uterus, it starts functioning immediately and continues to perform till the end of its period of effectiveness. It has an extremely low failure rate, which is better than that seen with most other modern temporary contraceptive methods.

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Silverline Cu 380 Ag Effectiveness over 99%
Silverline Cu 200 Ag Effectiveness over 99%
Copper IUD (Cu 250) Extremely effective (99%)
Copper IUD (Cu 375) Extremely effective (99%)
Copper IUD (TCu 380A) Extremely effective (99%)
Oral Contraceptive Pills Very effective (92%)
Injectable Contraceptives Very effective (97%)
Abstinence Extemely effective (100%)
Female Sterilization Extremely effective (99%)
Lactational Amenorrhea Method Extremely effective (98 - 99%)
Vasectomy Extremely effective (99%)
Vaginal Ring Very effective (92%)
Female Condom Effective (79%)
Male Condom Effective (85%)
Withdrawal Effective (82%)
Emergency Contraception Moderately effective (75 - 89%)
Fertility Awareness Methods Moderately effective (75%)
Spermicide Moderately effective (75%)
Sponge Moderately effective (68 - 84%)
Silverline Cu 380 Ag Effective for 5 years
Silverline Cu 200 Ag Effective for 3 years
Copper IUD (Cu 250) Effective for 3 years
Copper IUD (Cu 375) Effective for 5 years
Copper IUD (TCu 380A) Effective for 10 years
Oral Contraceptive Pills Take daily
Injectable Contraceptives Effective for 3 months
Abstinence Not applicable
Female Sterilization Permanent
Lactational Amenorrhea Method Daily for 6 months after delivery of baby
Vasectomy Permanent
Vaginal Ring Replace monthly
Female Condom Use and dispose with each act of intercourse
Male Condom Use and dispose with each act of intercourse
Withdrawal Use with each act of intercourse
Emergency Contraception Can be taken up to 3 days after unprotected sex
Fertility Awareness Methods Track daily
Spermicide Use with each act of intercourse
Sponge Dispose of 24 hours after insertion
Silverline Cu 380 Ag Heavy or irregular periods, cramps
Silverline Cu 200 Ag Heavy or irregular periods, cramps
Copper IUD (Cu 250) Heavier periods, increased cramping
Copper IUD (Cu 375) Heavier periods, increased cramping
Copper IUD (TCu 380A) Heavier periods, increased cramping
Oral Contraceptive Pills Nausea, headaches, breast tenderness
Injectable Contraceptives Irregular or no periods, weight gain
Abstinence None
Female Sterilization Potential complications associated with anesthesia and surgery; cramping, pain, bleeding or spotting on day of procedure; perforation of the uterus and /or fallopian tube
Lactational Amenorrhea Method None
Vasectomy Short-term tenderness and bruising, reactions to local anesthesia, infection
Vaginal Ring Nausea, headaches, breast tenderness
Female Condom None
Male Condom Irritation from latex
Withdrawal None
Emergency Contraception Nausea, irregular next period following use
Fertility Awareness Methods None
Spermicide Irritation from spermicide, increased risk of vaginal infection
Sponge Irritation from spermicide, increased risk of vaginal infection
Silverline Cu 380 Ag Yes
Silverline Cu 200 Ag Yes
Copper IUD (Cu 250) Yes
Copper IUD (Cu 375) Yes
Copper IUD (TCu 380A) Yes
Oral Contraceptive Pills Yes
Injectable Contraceptives No
Abstinence Not applicable
Female Sterilization No
Lactational Amenorrhea Method Yes
Vasectomy No
Vaginal Ring Yes
Female Condom Yes
Male Condom Yes
Withdrawal Yes
Emergency Contraception Yes
Fertility Awareness Methods Yes
Spermicide Yes
Sponge Yes

How long can Silverline be used?

Silverline is indicated to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. It must be removed by the end of the third / fifth year and can be replaced at the time of removal with a new IUD if continued contraceptive protection is desired. The Silverline IUD must be removed within 5 years (for Silverline Cu 380 Ag) and 3 years (for Silverline Cu 200 Ag).

Return To Fertility

Silverline is a quickly reversible contraceptive. Once the IUD is removed contraceptive protection is reversed.

Fertility is rapidly restored once Silverline is removed.

Efficacy

Silverline IUD is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. It has an extremely low failure rate, which is better seen than most family planning methods.

Silverline’s unique Silver Core helps ensure higher effectiveness as it prevents breakdown of the copper wire. Dissolution of the wire stops once it reaches the Silver Core, as Silver does not dissolve in contact with uterine fluids.

Once it is placed in the uterus, it starts functioning immediately and continues to perform till the end of its period of effectiveness.

Important Safety Information

Expect changes in bleeding patterns and cramps after IUD placement. These symptoms reduce after several months of usage.

Silverline cannot be used in the following conditions:

Silverline is contraindicated in women with: known or suspected pregnancy, congenital or acquired uterine anomaly, Suspected Endometriosis or infected abortion in the past 3 months; unexplained uterine bleeding; current IUD; acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or history of PID, genital tract infections

PID awareness is essential. IUDs have been associated with an increased risk of PID. PID is often associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs); Silverline does not protect against STIs, including HIV.