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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] It is one of the most effective forms of birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.7%.[4] The device is placed in the uterus and lasts up to twelve years.[3][1][5] It may be used by women of all ages regardless of whether or not they have had children.[6] Following removal, fertility quickly returns.[1] Side effects may be heavy menstrual periods, and/or rarely the device may come out.[3] It is less recommended for people at high risk of sexually transmitted infections as it may increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease in the first three weeks after insertion.[6] It is recommended for people who don't tolerate or hardly tolerate hormonal contraceptives. If a woman becomes pregnant with an IUD in place removal

Copper IUD - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Birth control and emergency contraceptive device This article is about non-hormone-based IUDs. For hormone-based IUDs, see Hormonal intrauterine device . Copper IUD Photo of a common IUD (Paragard T 380A) Background Type Intrauterine First use 1970s [ 1 ] Trade names copper-T, ParaGard, others AHFS / Drugs.com FDA Professional Drug Information Failure rates (first year) Perfect use 0.6% [ 2 ] Typical use 0.8% [ 2 ] Usage Duration effect 5–12+ years [ 1 ] Reversibility rapid [ 1 &#93

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