There are two types of IUDs known as Copper IUD and Hormonal IUD. It is also like an implantation. These are Intrauterine Devices, which are made of flexible plastic in the shape of T.

Copper IUD-ParaGard is one of the branded names of Copper IUD. It is helpful in the emergency situation, and it is very effective from five to ten years. Basically, it discharges a little mass of copper in the female organ that keeps the eggs to releases from female organ. Copper IUD is implanted by doctors.

Hormonal IUD-Mirena is well known brand name of Hormonal IUD. It is helpful in the unwanted pregnancy situation, and it is very effective for five years. It has to place in female organ, and it releases same hormones released by patch, hormone shots and the pills. The progestin hormones keep the female organ from releasing eggs and stop pregnancy.

Both the IUD should be placed by the doctors. These are very effective for birth control. One out of hundred is the ratio of getting pregnant. However, Birth Control Implant or IUD not providing shield of defense against STIs and HIV.

Advantages and benefits of Copper IUD and Hormonal IUD

1. Long Lasting Effect
2. Free from daily pregnancy prevention medicines
3. Low Cramp rate during periods
4. Quickly Removable

Disadvantages of Copper IUD and Hormonal IUD

1. Bleeding during intercourse
2. No defense against STIs and HIV
3. Long Periods
4. Can be slipped out from the organ

Though Copper IUD and Hormonal IUD birth control method have a very good long lasting effect, but we will not prefer this. As IUDs have no shield against STIs and HIV. So think before using these.


STIs Shield	Pleasure	Time Span	Cost	Rating
No	High	Twelve Years	$175 to $ 650	4

Best Birth Control Options
Birth Control Barrier Methods Diaphragm Contraceptive Sponge Permanent Birth Control Methods IUDs or so called Intrauterine Devices	Natural Family Planning Hormone Method Birth Control Ring The Pill Mini Pill Devices Implantation Emergency Contraception