Facts About Types of Nonhormonal Birth Control

Over the Pill? Facts About Nonhormonal Birth Control

June 5, 2013

Facts About Types of Nonhormonal Birth Control

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IUD

How it works: A doctor inserts the small t-shaped device into the uterus, which affects the way sperm moves and prevents it from joining an egg. It also alters the lining of the uterus.

Success rate: Less than one out of 100 women will get pregnant while using an IUD.

Pros: It's safe, effective, and reversible, and it won't impact your hormones. While an IUD costs between $500 and $1,000 up front, it can last up to 12 years. If you have insurance, it's covered for free under the Affordable Care Act. It might also protect women from endometrial cancer.

Cons: An IUD does not protect against STIs. The common myth that it can cause infertility is not true. However, if you have an IUD inserted while you have an STI, you could increase your chance of infertility.

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IUD

How it works: A doctor inserts the small t-shaped device into the uterus, which affects the way sperm moves and prevents it from joining an egg. It also alters the lining of the uterus.

Success rate: Less than one out of 100 women will get pregnant while using an IUD.

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9 Comments

Molly14520470 19 weeks

Surgical sterilization may NOT last forever!!! I had this done at 27 right after the C-section of my 2nd child....at 36 I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. Do your research because I don't wish this experience on anyone!!

kimmieb124 1 year

I tried the paragard IUD after giving birth to my daughter. Never again. I had mild cramping after insertion, which is normal, but when I got my first period with the IUD in, I felt like I was going into labor all over again. I never had bad cramps until using the IUD but with the IUD I was in so much pain that I was basically bedridden.

danakscully64 2 years

See a doctor!!!

MARIA14 2 years

Hi! i take off pills last september 2010 until now i haven't seen my period.What should i do to bring back my period. I want to have kid/s

danakscully64 2 years

I'm bummed about the failure rate of these forms, very scary! I wish I could be on the Pill, it just gives me TERRIBLE side effects.

EmEEk 2 years

ooh, ooh, I have a blog about this! http://birthcontroloptions.onsugar.com/

2 years

Does the pill cause your skin to produce less oil?

mrsld 3 years

Does anyone know the deal with the contraceptive films?

Natalie Love 3 years

Most of those sound uncomfortable to insert every time before sex, and have higher chance of pregnancy, so I probably won't try most. My mom used an IUD after giving birth to me, because after 35, being on the pill is not recommended. It's effective for 10 years and worked well for her, so I would probably go for that when the time comes. For now, I'm putting up with the side effects of the pills.