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2. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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   The copper IUD (also known as a copper T intrauterine device) is a non-hormonal option of birth control. It is wrapped in copper which creates a toxic environment for sperm and eggs, thus preventing pregnancy. [2] The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years.

3. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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   The copper IUD is a type of long-acting reversible birth control. [4] It primarily works by killing the sperm. [1] The copper IUD came into medical use in the 1970s. [1] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [7] They are used by more than 170 million women globally. [8] [9]

4. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   Transvaginal ultrasonography showing a perforated copper IUD as a hyperechoic (rendered as bright) line at right, 30 mm (1.2 in) away from the uterus at left. The IUD is surrounded by a hypoechoic (dark) foreign-body granuloma. Regardless of IUD type, there are some potential side effects that are similar for all IUDs.

5. 'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ...

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   Their stories reveal how difficult it can be to find birth control that fits your lifestyle and has acceptable side effects. ... "I looked at the copper IUD but the heavy bleeding put me off ...

6. How do hormonal IUDs affect breast cancer risk? - AOL

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   As of 2021, about 874 million cisgender women around the world were using some type of modern contraceptive method, which include condoms, birth control pills, and intrauterine devices (IUDs).

7. Hormonal Birth Control Doesn't Deserve Its Bad Reputation

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   Here’s what the research says about hormonal birth control and health. The side effects of birth control. ... The Dalkon Shield, a type of IUD that became popular in the U.S. in the 1970s, was ...