How Does a Copper IUD Work? A copper IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small, T-shaped device made of copper or flexible plastic wrapped in copper. The doctor places it inside your uterus to prevent ...

Copper IUDs (intrauterine devices) are a safe and effective type of birth control. It works by preventing sperm from fertilizing any eggs. Learn more about how to determine whether it’s right for you.

Copper IUDs can cause painful cramps and heavy menstrual bleeding. They may cause rare side effects like uterine perforation and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). You can treat rare side effects of ...

The pinching pains Sandy Hill felt in her abdomen were a pretty good clue: Something was definitely not right. A few days earlier, Sandy, a 36-year-old marketing executive from Boston, had been fitted ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

Editor's Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities, including but not limited to women, may or may not have female sex organs such as uteruses or vaginas. For this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Levonorgestrel intrauterine devices were noninferior to copper IUDs as emergency contraception, according to ...

Nonhormonal copper IUDs of different sizes can benefit different body types. About one in five women may discontinue IUD use within a year, often due to increased bleeding and cramping. A smaller IUD ...

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