What are the pros & cons of an intrauterine device?
• The Pros of an Intrauterine Device include: • Convenient and highly effective • Allows for sexual spontaneity • Easy – you do not have to do anything once it is placed inside • Lasts up to 5 years (progesterone IUD) and 10 years (copper IUD) • Progesterone-based IUDs may make your period lighter and less painful • Effects are reversible promptly after IUD is removed • The Cons of an Intrauterine Device include: • Available only through a prescription • Irregular bleeding or spotting may occur during the first three to six months • Copper IUD may increase cramps and bleeding during monthly periods • May have hormonal side effects: mood changes, acne, headache, breast tenderness, and nausea (progesterone IUD)
