COPPER INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)
A small, T-shaped device with a copper wire that is placed in the uterus by a healthcare provider. The IUD changes the chemistry in the uterus and prevents sperm from fertilizing the egg.
99.2% EFFECTIVE WITH TYPICAL USEDid you know?
The intrauterine system (IUS) and intrauterine device (IUD) are about the size of a quarter. IUCs are generally small T-shaped frames that are a little longer than an inch (about 3 cm) – or about the size of a quarter, with a lot less surface area!BENEFITS
- 99.4% effective with perfect use
- 99.2% effective with typical use
- Reversible
- Replace as per product labeling (e.g. 3, 5 or 10 years, depending on brand)
- Side effects can include irregular or increased bleeding in the first months after insertion
- May cause menstrual pain or device-related pain insertion
- Rare risks during placement could include infection, perforation of the uterus, or expulsion of the IUD
