The copper IUD is a long lasting, nonhormonal birth control placed into the uterus by a doctor, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, double board certified in OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine ...

8, 2016. The idea that my uterus would calmly surf the waves of political unrest for at least another 12 years was appealing. At that time, I elected for the copper IUD, which is hormone-free and ...

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Progestin helps prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the uterine lining, and inhibiting sperm movement. In some cases, hormonal IUDs can also help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding ...

The IUD (intrauterine device) is a T-shaped, reversible contraceptive device made of copper that gained popularity in the 1980s. To this day, it remains one of the most reliable methods of birth ...

The gynaeocologist she was referred to said her scans did not find any problems and recommended she try a hormonal IUD – a T-shaped ... affecting the uterus – but it is clear the hormones ...