COPPER INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)

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%99.2% EFFECTIVE WITH TYPICAL USE
Did 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