Many women make the decision to use birth control. However, there are many different types of birth control available, so it can be difficult to decide which type is the right one to use. If you're a woman seeking birth control, you may want to talk to your gynecologist about getting a copper IUD (intrauterine device). A copper IUD is a T-shaped device that is inserted into your uterus by your doctor. The copper on the outside of the IUD helps prevent fertilization of an egg, and it also changes the lining of the uterus. Some of the top benefits of using a copper IUD for birth control include:

Incredibly Effective

One of the top reasons that women opt to use a copper IUD for birth control is because of how effective it is at preventing pregnancy. In fact, copper IUDs are considered to be 99% effective, which is a much higher rate than other forms of birth control, such as condoms, birth control pills, birth control patches, or hormonal implants. After you have a copper IUD inserted by your gynecologist, you can have the peace of mind of knowing that it is very unlikely that you will become pregnant.

Long Term Birth Control

One of the big perks of a copper IUD is the fact that it lasts for 10 years. A lot of women prefer copper IUDs over other forms of birth control because they provide a long-term solution for preventing pregnancy. Another bonus is that after a copper IUD is inserted, you will not have to worry about it at all since it will prevent pregnancy 24/7 as long as it is in place. You do not have to use a copper IUD for 10 years — if you decide that you want to try to conceive a child, your doctor can remove the IUD and your fertility will return.

Non-Hormonal

Some women have adverse effects to hormonal birth control, such as severe mood swings, nausea, or weight gain. Other women may not be able to safely use hormonal birth control due to medical reasons. One of the good things about a copper IUD is that it is a non-hormonal form of birth control. Instead of using hormones to prevent pregnancy, the copper wrapped around the IUD creates a fluid within the uterus and fallopian tubes that kills sperm, meaning that eggs that are released are very unlikely to be fertilized. 

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