How effective are IUDs at preventing pregnancy?
The IUD is among the most effective methods out there. In fact, all of the IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.
In other words:
Fewer than 1 out of 100 people will get pregnant during the first year of using an IUD.
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