Birth control is a serious matter that needs to be considered by couples who may want to delay having kids or those who are advised to use birth spacing. When folks talk about the methods of family planning or contraception, they’re not talking about one or few types and you must admit that the use of IUDs is always involved. This type of contraceptive is neither a barrier approach nor a hormonal method, as most experts suggest, although some IUDs contain small amounts of the progesterone hormone such as the Mirena device marketed today. Others contain copper for non-hormonal IUDs which suggest increased efficiency. The copper IUD is reported to work 98% effectively and the element used is said to build a sterile and inflammatory effect that gets rid of sperm or prevents it to swim through the uterus. Why would I want to choose a copper IUD?, you may ask. To help you come to a decision, take the time and have a look at its pros and cons.
The device is typically about 3-cm long with a nylon string connected to the stem end. Many older models may cause tearing or infection and newer ones may induce cramping for some women and increased menstrual bleeding. Other problems may include passing out of the device from the uterus undetected and still with the increased chance of having the infection known as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) especially if you pick up STDs or other related infection. These drawbacks are grave so it’s best to consult your doctor if you decide to give the copper IUD a try.
On the other hand, the cons may prove less substantial since many women considers IUD the ideal choice as it provides many advantages. Once in place, the IUD can be left in the uterus for about 5 years and include effective protection with no need of planning or premeditation. As it has a high percentage of effectivity, it’s known to be reliable and quite cheap. If you should need a method to prevent pregnancy for more than a year or want to space at least a year or two years between pregnancies then this is a very useful solution.