There's a risk that your body may expel the IUD.
There's a very small chance of infection within 20 days of the IUD being fitted. You might get spotting or bleeding between periods. But they're likely to settle down after this. For example, your periods may be heavier, longer or more painful.
It can be removed at any time by a doctor or nurse and you'll quickly return to normal levels of fertility.Ĭhanges to your periods are common in the first 3 to 6 months after an IUD is put in. It can be put in at any time during your menstrual cycle, as long as you're not pregnant. IUDs with less copper will be less effective.Īn IUD works as soon as it's put in, and lasts for 5 to 10 years, depending on the type. This means that fewer than 1 in 100 women who use an IUD will get pregnant in one year. IUDs with more copper are more than 99% effective. There are different types of IUD, some with more copper than others. You can use an IUD whether or not you've had children. There are several types and sizes of IUD. This means that once it's in place, you don't have to think about it each day or each time you have sex. The IUD is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) method. It may also prevent a fertilised egg from implanting in the womb. The IUD works by stopping the sperm and egg from surviving in the womb or fallopian tubes.
An IUD is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s inserted into your womb (uterus) by a specially trained doctor or nurse.
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