Protection

Copper IUD

A small hormone-free device in the uterus that works for 5 to 10 years.

Pair it with a condom if STIs are a concern.

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Sources

  1. NHS. What is an IUD (copper coil)?
  2. WHO and Johns Hopkins CCP (2022). Family planning: a global handbook for providers

This information is educational and does not replace assessment by a medical professional. LoveLust is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

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