Intrauterine Device (IUD) for Birth Control
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) or intrauterine contraception devices are among the most popular birth control measures. IUDs are available in two variants: hormonal and non-hormonal. These tiny devices are placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancies for three to ten years of gestation. They function by preventing the sperm from fertilising the egg and making changes in the uterus.
IUDs are reliable contraception methods and provide more than 99% efficiency (6). However, no method of contraception is 100 % effective, and there is always a chance of getting pregnant.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the copper IUD will safely work over three to ten years. The hormonal IUDs are approved to work for three to five years.
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Intrauterine devices (IUDs) or intrauterine contraception devices are among the most popular birth control measures. IUDs are available in two variants: hormonal and non-hormonal. These tiny devices are placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancies for three to ten years of gestation. They function by preventing the sperm from fertilising the egg and making changes in the uterus.
IUDs are reliable contraception methods and provide more than 99% efficiency (6). However, no method of contraception is 100 % effective, and there is always a chance of getting pregnant.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the copper IUD will safely work over three to ten years. The hormonal IUDs are approved to work for three to five years.
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