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IUDs work very well at preventing pregnancy while they are in place inside the uterus but can be removed by a healthcare provider when you are ready for pregnancy without any delay in your fertility. IUDs, however, do not stop you from getting sexually transmitted infections (STI).
11 kwi 2024 · Less than 1% of people who use Mirena will get pregnant in a year of typical use. If you do get pregnant while using Mirena, you're at higher risk of having the egg implant outside the uterus. That is called an ectopic pregnancy.
2 paź 2024 · A healthcare provider can insert an IUD in an outpatient clinic or office. Once in place, an IUD can provide effective pregnancy prevention for years. Possible IUD side effects include discomfort during insertion and an increased risk of certain health conditions and infections.
12 paź 2022 · This patient fact sheet explains how the Intrauterine Device (IUD) works. Describes how the IUD is inserted, how long it is effective, common side effects, and average cost. Includes a chart that compares and contrasts the copper and hormonal IUDs.
A 19.5-mg IUD (17.5 mcg a day) is effective for 5 years and has a cumulative 5-year pregnancy rate of 0.9 to 1.4%. Two 52 mg IUDs (20 mcg a day initially, declining to 10 mcg a day after 5 years) are effective for 8 years with a cumulative 8-year pregnancy rate of 0.5 to 1.1% (2, 3).
25 kwi 2024 · Intrauterine contraception is the most commonly used method of long-acting reversible contraception because of its high efficacy and safety, ease of use, and low cost. It provides a nonsurgical option for pregnancy prevention that is as effective as surgical permanent contraception.
The following chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control. Each box on the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart.
