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2. Copper IUD - Wikipedia

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   A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine coil or copper coil or non-hormonal IUD, is a type of intrauterine device which contains copper. [3] It is used for birth control and emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sex . [ 3 ]

3. Here's What Really Happens When You Get an IUD Inserted ... - AOL

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   (A non-hormonal copper IUD, on the other hand, can make periods heavier and cramps worse.) ... It’s a good idea to talk with your practitioner about what to expect before you’re in the ...

4. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   A copper T-shaped IUD with removal strings An IUD as seen on pelvic X ray. Most copper IUDs have a T-shaped frame that is wound around with pure electrolytic copper wire and/or has copper collars (sleeves). The arms of the frame hold the IUD in place near the top of the uterus.

5. 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.

6. IUD Insertion Pain Is Borderline Unbearable. This New Tool ...

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   Its IUD is made of small copper tubes linked to a surgical thread that is implanted in the top of the uterus. And over at Western University in Ontario, Samantha Gateman, PhD, an assistant ...

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

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   With the copper IUD, which again is the most effective of all your options, you may have up to seven days, depending on when you ovulated. Myth: One Plan B pill protects you for an entire month.