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A member asked:
How safe is the copper iud if i don't use a condom? had the copper iud for a year now ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Confusing question: Any contraceptive method has its own drawbacks but a copper IUD is safe and effective in those who tolerate it. Your question implies you use a condom at the same time. The condom offers you some protection from STD's that the IUD can never do, but is not necessary to prevent pregnancy.The IUD is adequate for that purpose.
Answered 9/16/2016
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