Non-hormonal IUD

Pregnancy prevention for up to ten years, remove at any time

An effective, long-acting and reversible method of contraception

The non-hormonal or copper IUD is a T-shaped device that is placed in the womb and provides contraceptive protection for up to ten years.

Like other types of IUD (hormonal IUD), the non-hormonal IUD is an effective long-acting method of contraception. At Marie Stopes Ghana we recommend these types of contraception as they have been shown to be over 99% effective when used correctly.

Effectiveness

99% - If one hundred women used non-hormonal IUDs for a year and carried on with their normal sex life then only one of those women would fall pregnant during that period.

Availability

Non-hormonal IUDs are available at all of our Centre of Excellence locations.

Pricing

Please contact our team for more information about pricing.

If you're starting to use contraception for the first time, or thinking about using a new method, it's a good idea to have a full consultation.

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Non-hormonal IUD advantages

The IUD can offer numerous advantages when used correctly, including:

Easily inserted by a trained Marie Stopes provider
Effective immediately
Very effective up to 10 years
Can be easily removed at any time
Once in place, you do not need to think about it or do anything until it needs replacing
Your previous fertility will return immediately after it's removed
It can be fitted directly after childbirth (or after an abortion) and works immediately
It does not interrupt sex.

Things to consider

There are a few things to consider when choosing a non-hormonal IUD over other contraceptive methods.

The most common side effect of IUD is heavier, more uncomfortable or prolonged periods
The IUD may cause a slight increase in vaginal discharge but it does not cause a rise in infections as long as it is put in properly by a trained person
In very rare cases a woman’s body might reject the IUD and push it out
Unlike condoms, the IUD does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections.

IUD aftercare advice

If you have a non-hormonal IUD fitted, it will work straight away. When your IUD is fitted, you should plan a follow-up appointment 6 weeks to have your IUD checked.

Once a month, after your period, gently insert a finger into your vagina during a bath or shower. The neck of your womb (cervix) feels a bit like the end of your nose, and you should be able to feel the threads of your IUD. If you can’t, please contact us or your doctor, and use condoms or abstain from sex until the presence of the IUD is confirmed.

Your partner should not be able to feel the threads during sex. If this happens, seek advice as above, as your threads might be too long.