Many women want to have control of their reproduction, but choosing the right method of birth control can be a daunting task. There are so many options, but more and more women are choosing copper IUDs. A copper IUD is a small device that is inserted into the uterus by a gynecologist. Some of the top benefits of relying on a copper IUD for birth control include:

Long-Term Birth Control

A copper IUD is designed to provide long-term birth control, and it begins working as soon as it is inserted. In many cases, a copper IUD is continuously effective for 12 years-- when you have a copper IUD, you don't have to remember to take a pill daily, change patches or rings monthly, or schedule hormonal birth control shots every few months. 

No Hormones

Many forms of birth control for women are hormonal. Some women can't tolerate hormonal birth control for health reasons, while others do not feel comfortable using hormonal birth control. Hormonal birth control can also have unpleasant side effects, and in some women, the side effects can be severe. A copper IUD is completely hormone-free. The copper in a copper IUD is toxic to sperm and inhibits their movement inside the uterus. In the unlikely chance that an egg is fertilized, implantation will not occur.

Highly Effective

A copper IUD is incredibly effective at preventing pregnancy. It is estimated that a copper IUD is more than 99% effective as a form of birth control. This makes it one of the most effective forms of birth control available-- it is just slightly less effective than a vasectomy or tubal litigation. This is a great form of birth control for women who are done having children or know that they do not want more children in the near future.

No Effects on Future Fertility

While a copper IUD is extremely effective while inserted into the uterus, once it is removed a woman should not have difficulty getting pregnant if she chooses. Since a copper IUD is hormone-free, once it is removed from the body a woman becomes fertile again without any rebound period.

Affordable

Considering the fact that a copper IUD is effective for more than a decade, it is one of the cheapest forms of birth control available. There is an upfront cost for the IUD itself and an appointment with your gynecologist, but after that, you will not have to pay anything for birth control. In many cases, health insurance may pay for some or all of the cost of a copper IUD. 

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