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2. 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]

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   Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on ... "I looked at the copper IUD but the heavy bleeding put me off. ... She had side effects while on the ...

4. 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.

5. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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   Hormonal IUDs most frequently cause irregular menstrual bleeding. Other side effects include acne, breast tenderness, headaches, nausea, and mood changes. [21] [22] The most common side effects of non-hormonal or copper IUDs are increased pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation, and spotting between menstruation. Impacts on menstruation may ...

6. Getting A Copper IUD Is Actually Better Than Taking Plan B ...

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   The copper IUD works as emergency contraception by creating an environment in the uterus that isn’t well suited for sperm, so that the sperm can’t make it to the egg, regardless of whether you ...

7. 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).