It is one of known 20 birth control method to couples who want to prevent pregnancy.

There are two types of IUDs:

Copper IUD - contains copper, a type of metal

Hormonal IUD – contains the hormone progestogen

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Both copper IUDs and hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy by changing the way sperm cells move so they can't get to an egg. If sperm can’t make it to an egg, pregnancy can’t happen.

Studies show that IUDs do not cause pimples, headaches, sore breasts, nausea, mood changes, loss of sex drive or weight gain. There is no evidence of an extra risk of cancer.

There are some risks from having an IUD put in:

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