Copper IUD vs Female condom Comparison & Alternatives

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Overview

Rated 3.4

20 reviews

5 - 10 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 0.0

0 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

79% - 95%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Copper IUD ingredients

Copper coils are made of a T-shaped frame of polyethylene (plastic) and barium sulphate. Copper wire is wound around the vertical arm.

Female condom ingredients

Female condoms (sometimes referred to as a Femidom) are soft thin pouches that are made of a thin,

strong plastic called polyurethane,

a substance called nitrile,

or latex.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

35% no impact on mood

Bleeds

70% heavier periods

Sex drive

60% no impact

Weight

65% no impact

Skin

75% no impact on skin

Cycle return

33% in 1 month

Mood

Not enough data to say

Bleeds

Not enough data to say

Sex drive

Not enough data to say

Weight

Not enough data to say

Skin

Not enough data to say

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

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Copper IUD reviews

20 reviews

Copper IUD

Used for 1 - 3 mo

28 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 days ago

Paragard IUD

Painful insertion. Worst period of my life the month after insertion. Puked 3 times and lightheaded due to how much i was bleeding. Overly emotional, cramping, exhausted, and nauseous but hey my acne is better after switching from nexplanon to copper iud.

Used for 5 - 8 yr

44 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 30th Apr 25

Copper IUD

My Periods are very strong and I sometimes have to change my pad every 30minutes

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 23rd Mar 25

Copper IUD

Weight gain

Used for 1 - 3 mo

28 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 days ago

Paragard IUD

Painful insertion. Worst period of my life the month after insertion. Puked 3 times and lightheaded due to how much i was bleeding. Overly emotional, cramping, exhausted, and nauseous but hey my acne is better after switching from nexplanon to copper iud.

Used for 5 - 8 yr

44 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 30th Apr 25

Copper IUD

My Periods are very strong and I sometimes have to change my pad every 30minutes

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 23rd Mar 25

Copper IUD

Weight gain

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Copper IUD vs Female condom

Overview

Copper IUD ingredients

Female condom ingredients

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Benefits: What this birth control can help with

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28 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 days ago

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44 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 30th Apr 25

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

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28 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 days ago

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44 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 30th Apr 25

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

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🇺🇸 US

• 23rd Mar 25

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