Copper IUD vs Female condom Comparison & Alternatives

Want to switch birth control?

Want to switch birth control?

Overview

Rated 3.8

16 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

38% no impact on mood

Bleeds

69% heavier periods

Sex drive

56% no impact

Weight

75% no impact

Skin

75% no impact on skin

Cycle return

40% 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

Try it now

Want to switch birth control?

Try it now

Want to switch birth control?

Check out our latest reviews

Real life reviews from people like you

Copper IUD reviews

16 reviews

Copper IUD

Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 5 days ago

Paragard IUD

Good

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Copper IUD

The insertion was unbelievably painful and I will not be getting it put back in after three months. 2 days in I nearly went back to get it taken out but decided to push through. The pain subsided however I occasionally get the most awful pains randomly which will last 3+ days sporadically with no period to go with it.

Used for 12 - 18 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3rd Oct 24

Paragard IUD

I’ve had it for over a year, I’m happy with it since it’s been effective in preventing pregnancy but I’ve all the sudden been getting weird side effects and hormone imbalances and bloating.

Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 5 days ago

Paragard IUD

Good

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Copper IUD

The insertion was unbelievably painful and I will not be getting it put back in after three months. 2 days in I nearly went back to get it taken out but decided to push through. The pain subsided however I occasionally get the most awful pains randomly which will last 3+ days sporadically with no period to go with it.

Used for 12 - 18 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3rd Oct 24

Paragard IUD

I’ve had it for over a year, I’m happy with it since it’s been effective in preventing pregnancy but I’ve all the sudden been getting weird side effects and hormone imbalances and bloating.

Birth control alternatives and comparisons

Compare the Copper IUD with other birth control

Compare the Female condom with other birth control

Copper IUD vs Female condom

Overview

Copper IUD ingredients

Female condom ingredients

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

Check out our latest reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 5 days ago

Read more

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Read more

Used for 12 - 18 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3rd Oct 24

Read more

Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 5 days ago

Read more

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Read more

Used for 12 - 18 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3rd Oct 24

Read more

Birth control alternatives and comparisons