Copper IUD
A copper IUDIUDIUD means intrauterine device. It is a means of preventing pregnancy (a method…Read more is a method of contraception.
A copper IUD is a plastic tube in a T-shape with copper thread.
It prevents pregnancyPregnancyThe time when a woman is expecting a baby. The pregnancy begins when…Read more in 2 ways:
- The copper stops the sperm cells from moving and thus prevents fertilizationFertilizationOccurs when a sperm cell enters the egg cell. The fertilized egg cell…Read more.
- The copper also prevents implantationImplantationWhen a fertilized egg cell attaches to the mucous membrane of the uterus.…Read more of an egg cellEgg cellFemale sex cell. A woman is born with many egg cells in her…Read more.
Copper IUD
How does a copper IUD work?
A doctorDoctorSomeone who is trained to cure sick people. Doctors can prescribe medicines. A…Read more, midwifeMidwifeA trained person who helps a pregnant woman before, during and after delivery.…Read more or gynaecologistGynaecologistDoctor specializing in health care during pregnancy, contraception and women's diseases. A gynaecologist…Read more usually places the copper IUD into the woman’s uterusUterusOrgan in a woman's belly in which a foetus can grow.Read more during the first 12 days of her cycleCycleNumber of days between the first day of a woman's menstruation and the first…Read more. It can be painful, so you may be offered painkillers.
The copper IUD works for 5 or 10 years. After that time it needs to be replaced.
When the IUD is inserted, 1 or 2 short threads are left outside of the uterus. They are deep in the vaginaVaginaPart of the inner sexual organs of a woman. The vagina connects the…Read more, where you can feel them. This means that you can always check that the IUD is still in place.
Detail of the woman’s pelvis: 1. copper IUD, 2. uterus, 3. vagina, 4. anus and 5. urinary meatus.
Woman standing. The focus is on the internal sexual organs.
Copper IUD placed in the uterus. 1 or 2 short threads are left outside the uterus. They are deep in the vagina.
Extremely reliable
A copper IUD is very reliable.
Extremely reliable
No damage to your healthHealthFeeling physically, mentally and socially well in your environment. Health is more than…Read more
A copper IUD does not contain hormones.
A copper IUD does not make you less fertileFertileIf you are fertile, you are able to have a baby (if you…Read more. If you want to get pregnant, you just have the IUD removed.
Your menstruation can become a bit heavier and more painful.
No protection against STIs and HIVHIVA virus (human immunodeficiency virus) that affects the natural immune system. When someone…Read more
A copper IUD does not protect against STIs or HIV. Only a condomCondomCovering of thin rubber that a man wears over his erect penis. A…Read more can protect you.
Condom
Price of a copper IUD
A doctor or midwife can fit the copper IUD from about €47 to € 120. Depending on the brand, you have to go back to the doctor, gynaecologist or midwife after 5 to 10 years for a new copper IUD.
Until the age of 21, most forms of contraceptionContraceptionMeans and methods of preventing pregnancy. Condoms and the contraceptive pill are examples…Read more are reimbursed by your health insurance. However, you first have to pay the excessExcessThe excess (eigen risico) is the amount you have to pay yourself if…Read more (eigen risico) of your health insurance policy. Check with your health insurance provider to find out how much will be reimbursed. From the age of 21, contraception is only reimbursed if you have taken out additional insurance for contraception.
What does it cost?