Oral thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by a yeast germ called Candida. It is not usually serious and can generally be cleared with treatment. Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast germ called Candida. The mouth is a common site where Candida causes infection. Candidal infection in the mouth is called oral thrush. Other common sites for thrush to develop are the vagina, nappy area, and nail folds.
6. It is possible for the IUD to come out of the uterus. If it does slip out of place, it is most likely to happen in the first few months after being put in. To make sure your IUD is in place, you can feel for the IUD strings between periods.
The copper IUD. The copper IUD is a small plastic device with copper wire wrapped around it and a fine nylon string attached to the end. When the IUD is in place, the string comes out through the cervix into the top of the vagina. The hormonal (Mirena) IUD. The hormonal (Mirena) IUD is a small plastic âT-shapedâ device that contains progestogen. This is a synthetic version of the natural hormone progesterone. The device has a coating (membrane) that controls the release of the progestogen into the uterus. Like the copper IUD, it has a fine nylon string attached to the end to make checking and removing it easier. The hormonal IUD is available in Australia under the brand name Mirena.