Who can use the copper IUD?
The copper IUD is best suited for women with families who want convenient, effective, reversible contraception. The latest copper IUD is economical (although it can be removed at any time, it does not need to be replaced for 10 years), and does not contain hormones. The copper IUD is recommended for women who have at least 1 child, are in a stable, mutually faithful relationship (to minimize chance of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases that might cause pelvic inflammatory disease), and have no history of or suspicion of pelvic inflammatory disease. Over ninety million women worldwide are using IUDs, making IUDs the most widely used reversible contraceptive method in the world. How is the copper IUD inserted? After taking a medical and social history, performing a pelvic exam, and obtaining any lab tests that may be indicated, your clinician inserts the copper IUD into the uterus through a straight narrow tube. The actual insertion takes only 5 minutes. Your health care provider
