If you start within the first five days of menstrual bleeding, the contraceptive implant is effective immediately. If you start at any other time during your period, you need to use a backup for the first seven days.
If you leave the copper IUD in too long, there are no potential health problems. If you leave a hormonal IUD like Mirena in too long, you may not be protected against pregnancy, but there are no other risks.
A Multiload IUD is a copper IUD.
The ParaGard IUD is T shaped and it contains copper.
Allergy to copper or Wilson's disease are contraindications to the copper IUD that don't apply to the levonorgestrel IUD. In addition, severe anemia is a contraindication for the copper IUD, but may be an indication for the levonorgestrel IUD, particularly if the anemia is exacerbated by heavy periods.
No, Mirena is a plastic IUD containing progestin. The copper IUD on the market in the US is Paragard.
I am not a doctor nor even a women, however if the IUD is ten years old, do you really think it's worth taking the risk? I would urge you contact your physician or a certified health care practitioner. Viper1
Fertility returns to your baseline after removal of the IUD. Whether it's easy to get pregnant after removal depends on your fertility, not the IUD.
That is not how an IUD works. What an IUD do is to stop an egg from attaching to the inside of the uterus. It had no effect on the sperm. But no, it shouldn't hurt.
The copper T IUD, such as the Paragard, remains highly effective for up to 10 years, with a failure rate of less than 1%. Studies show that its contraceptive efficacy does not significantly decline over the duration of use. After 10 years, it is recommended to replace the IUD to ensure continued protection against pregnancy. Overall, it is a reliable long-term contraceptive option.
A copper IUD will not delay your period. The same things can cause a delayed period in women with or without the copper IUD. These include pregnancy and hormonal fluctuations.
The copper IUD does not change pigmentation. If you have an excess of copper (WIlson's disease), the disease could cause change in pigmentation, and the IUD could worsen that. Talk with your health care provider about your particular situation.
Leaving the copper IUD in longer than you are meant to is not dangerous and will not cause illness.