Copper IUDs (intrauterine devices) are a form of birth control. IUDs are a safe and effective method of preventing unintended pregnancies. As of 2012, 11.6% of females in the United States use some ...

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 ...

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A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as “the coil”, is a popular form of non-hormonal birth control, thanks to its long-lasting effects and reversability. However, many women who choose to ...

Your choice of contraception is important. It can make or break your sexual health experience – get it right and you can be a baby-less, hormonally-well balanced, pain free woman. Get it wrong and you ...

In the “ThemenCheck Medizin” procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of ...

Thanks to modern technology, we now have better methods for family planning, preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), improved sexual health, etc. Contraceptive technology has come a long ...