Many couples today are putting pregnancies on hold probably because of physical health or the economic hardships faced by most families living in the 21st century. These individuals rely on various birth control methods like condoms, contraceptive pills, patches, diaphragms, and many more. Among the contraceptive methods used, one of the most dangerous for a woman’s health is the use of the Intrauterine Device (IUD). An IUD is a flexible device that is made of plastic or copper that is inserted into the uterus through the vaginal canal. Most IUDs are made of a T-shaped plastic material that is wrapped with copper wire. This device is considered to be 95 to 98 percent effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies. Once an IUD is inserted, it can provide birth control for five to ten years. Present day IUDs are smaller, safer, and more effective. A far-cry from the ones that were used in the 1970’s. IUDs work by interfering with the movement of the sperm toward the egg. IUDs may prevent ovulation from occurring in some women.
Other benefits of using IUDs may include the following:
It can provide continuous pregnancy prevention for five years and can be...