eva hoebee <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Not sure about the copper passing through to breastmilk, but when I had this > device 30 years ago, it was deemed to be unsafe and removed from myself as > well as the market in Australia. There has been more than one type of copper IUD. Currently used ones around the world include Paragard, Gynefix, Multiload, Nova-T, etc. In Australia the Multiload and Copper-T are in current use. From: "Jaye Simpson, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]> > Does anyone know if the copper from a copper IUD passes > into breastmilk? A mom heard about the copper toxicity that some moms > deal with when getting a copper IUD. This toxicity can mimic PPD. I know > this can and does happen as one of my clients just recently dealt with it. > But...the copper in the breastmilk aspect...any thoughts? I'd be curious to read peer-reviewed articles about symptomatic copper toxicity in otherwise healthy women that have been confirmed to be caused by copper IUDs, if anyone has citations. What I can find in reputable sources is data like this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7398904 Fertil Steril. 1980 Jul;34(1):32-5. Serum copper in long-term users of copper intrauterine devices. Prema K, Lakshmi BA, Babu S. "[...] Serial estimations in copper IUD wearers showed that there was no alteration in serum copper levels for a period of up to 24 months. The mean range and frequency distribution of serum copper levels in long-term copper IUD wearers was similar to that seen in the normal population. There was no difference in the mean 24-hour urinary copper excretion between the control group and the copper IUD wearers.[...]" http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2558561 Afr J Med Med Sci. 1989 Dec;18(4):295-9. Serum copper levels in users of multiload intra-uterine contraceptive devices. Arowojolu AO, Otolorin EO, Ladipo OA. "[...] There was no significant difference in the mean serum copper levels estimated before and after 1 month of continuous use of the device. Serial estimations of the serum copper levels in users showed that there was no alteration in these levels after a period of 12 months of continuous IUD use. We therefore conclude that the copper incorporated into multiload IUDs appears not to influence the concentration of serum copper of users. [...]" Lara Hopkins *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome