In rare cases, you may experience pelvic inflammatory disease or perforation of uterine walls, or the device could move or fall out.It can cause heavier periods and cramping 3-6 months after implantation.Insertion pain can range from very mild to severe.It can be used within five days of unprotected sex as the strongest method of emergency contraception.The copper IUD is over 99.9% effective.are unintended (and many can be linked to “user error,” like forgetting to take pills), the non-hormonal IUD ( Paragard) is a smart place-and-forget-it pick, she says. “Many of us in the gynecology community recommend long-acting reversible contraceptions (LARCs) like the copper IUD,” says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale Medical School. As a result, some women are turning to non-hormonal birth control alternatives, many of which are just as safe and effective.īut which non-hormonal birth control options are best? And how do they work? Here are 10 great alternatives to consider-with insights from real women who have tried them. Plus, they come with an increased risk of depression, blood clots, and breast and cervical cancers. For some, they can help regulate cycles, ease cramps and heavy bleeding, and dial down acne.īut for others, hormonal birth control can come with unwanted side effects like nausea and a lower libido.
Hormonal birth control methods-like the pill, ring, patch, or IUD-are the go-to choice for many women. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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