Copper IUD vs Female condom Comparison & Alternatives

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Overview

Rated 3.6

17 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

41% no impact on mood

Bleeds

71% heavier periods

Sex drive

59% no impact

Weight

77% no impact

Skin

77% 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

17 reviews

Copper IUD

Used for 3 - 5 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Copper IUD

This birth control contributed to me getting BV and frequent yeast infections AND it was placed way too low and cause sex to be painful and my IUD was oxidizing inside of me and when I got it out, the IUD was literally falling apart I would not recommend this birth control

Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 22nd Dec 24

Paragard IUD

Good

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 26th Nov 24

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 3 - 5 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Copper IUD

This birth control contributed to me getting BV and frequent yeast infections AND it was placed way too low and cause sex to be painful and my IUD was oxidizing inside of me and when I got it out, the IUD was literally falling apart I would not recommend this birth control

Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 22nd Dec 24

Paragard IUD

Good

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 26th Nov 24

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.

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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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Used for 3 - 5 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 22nd Dec 24

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 26th Nov 24

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Used for 3 - 5 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 22nd Dec 24

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Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 26th Nov 24

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