Most impressively (and important for overall health) вЂ“ the copper IUD doesnвЂ™t always prevent ovulation, allowing your body to continue making those all important hormones. Also, unlike oral pills, the device is positioned locally and is hormone free, helping some women avoid the side effects of the oral contraceptive pills.

Being able to leave something alone for such a long time as a contraceptive is a good option if you do not plan on having any more children. If youвЂ™re not the kind of person who is great with remembering to do something every day (like take your temperature or a pill), an IUD/B can be great as they last for 5-10 years. On top of that, there are a handful of other benefits. Their lack of a need for human input means thereвЂ™s no вЂtypical useвЂ™ rating, so their pregnancy prevention ability wonвЂ™t be interfered with вЂ“ a huge plus.

Prevents the egg and sperm from meeting and the sperm from fertilising.ДЄs a contraceptive, itвЂ™s very effective вЂ“ its perfect use rating is comparable to the contraceptive pill, at over 99% efficacy.

Inhibits sperm mobility, meaning the sperm arenвЂ™t able to move correctly or into the right place to facilitate conception or implantation, and.

Copper thins the uterine lining and prevents it from thickening, leaving nothing for an embryo to implant in.

The copper in these devices works in a handful of ways to prevent pregnancy: So what are these devices? The copper In-Uterine Device or Balls are small devices made of copper and plastic that are placed inside the uterus. The copper IUD to me is the вЂMedium PlaceвЂ™ of medical contraceptives. After looking at ALL THE OPTIONS for contraception recently, as well as this more detailed look at the copper IUD, right here and now I want to dig a little deeper into the copper IUD/IUB. One of the most important things I do here is share information that empowers women to make the best choices for their bodies and lives.

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