IUD. Effective, Reversible, Long Acting!
Birth control methods have always intrigued people, and the ability to control one’s fertility has been the desire of different populations. Some old civilizations used honey, stones, acacia leaves and lint to be inserted in the vaginas to prevent sperm migration into the uterine cavity, while others relied on prayers and more spiritual methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Many ancient documents talk about birth control methods, including the Ebers Papyrus and Kahun Papyrus. In this article, I will be focusing on one form of contraception known as the intrauterine contraceptive method. Intrauterine devices (IUD) are considered one of the most effective contraceptive methods we have nowadays. They belong to a group of contraceptives called LARCs or long acting reversible contraceptives. Generally speaking, IUDs are considered to be safe, cost effective, reversible and easily accessible, however, what is the actual effectiveness and safety of these devices? And are there any n...