Copper IUD
A hormone-free device that quietly protects with no daily to-dos or reminders
Uses copper to stop sperm from reaching an egg and works immediately after placement. Lasts up to 12 years. Less than 1 out 100 can get pregnant using this method*.
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- ✅ No hormones — nothing added to your system
- 🕒 Lasts up to 12 years, no reminders needed
- 👌 Set it and forget it, no reminders needed
- 💊 Works immediately after placement
- ⏰ Fertility returns quickly when removed
- ⚡ Can cause heavier periods or stronger cramps
- 👩🏽⚕️ Must be placed and removed by a provider
- ⚡ Might feel pain during placement and removal (pain management available)
- 🩸 Not ideal if you already have heavy or painful cycles
🩺 Procedure
Placement is quick, usually just a few minutes, but people experience it differently. Some feel mild discomfort, while others have significant cramping or pain. Most find pain eases after the procedure. Ask about pain control so you'll know what's available and what to expect.
Please come to your visit with your questions and a summary of your medical history, including the date of your last period. This method will require a physical exam. Please keep in mind that clinic registration and visit processes vary by location.
📅 First Weeks
Cramping and spotting are normal at first — heating pads and over-the-counter pain relief can help.
🩸 Periods
Heavier bleeding and more cramping can happen for a few cycles before leveling out for most but may persist throughout its use.
❌ Removal
Can be taken out at any time and for any reason, and fertility returns immediately.







