When does my copper IUD become effective?

28-year-old woman3 years ago

Hello, I put in a copper IUD yesterday. Is it directly effective if I have sex?

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Naji-tom Samaha · 3 years ago

Hello, and thank you for your question!

If it is certain that you were not pregnant at the time of insertion of the copper IUD, it is effective immediately.

I hope this helps, and I am available if you have any further questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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