May 2, 2025 ... It's over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and super safe to use. In other words, if 100 people use an IUD, less than 1 will get pregnant ...

The IUD is the most effective type of emergency contraception when inserted within 5 days (120 hours) of unprotected sex. Perfect use: Over 99% effective.

Nov 2, 2021 ... An IUD and a tampon are separated by the cervix, and don't interfere with each other's business. You should be fine as long as you are careful not to pull on ...

Sep 1, 2021 ... People who smoke can always use the IUD, the implant, the shot, the mini-pill (progestin-only pill), and any method that is hormone free (like condoms, for ...

Jun 25, 2025 ... Taking naproxen sodium (Aleve) or ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) 30–60 minutes before your appointment can help reduce cramping, especially right after the ...

Feb 15, 2022 ... Birth control that has hormones (like the pills, patch, ring, hormonal IUD, and implant) tend to make people have less bleeding overall, but ...

Apr 1, 2021 ... Despite all the unpleasantries, painful discomfort and weeks of worrying about how I would pay a $450 bill, I love my IUD and would recommend it to anyone ...

Mar 23, 2016 ... The hormonal IUD is effective immediately if you get it inserted within 7 days of the start of your period. Otherwise it takes a little longer to become ...

Jan 5, 2010 ... Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private (though some partners can feel the strings). You can choose hormonal or non- ...

Oct 14, 2011 ... The Paragard IUD is made of plastic and a little copper, is hormone-free, lasts up to 12 years, and shouldn't alter your periods.