Plus, everything you need to know before getting one.
, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn at Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, TX, tells POPSUGAR. Both types work the same way to prevent pregnancy, though their mechanisms are different from other forms of birth control. For example, the pill typically prevents ovulation. The IUD doesn't do that, but it still keeps the egg from being fertilized.
"An IUD is recognized as a foreign object by our bodies and causes a change in the environment of the uterus that is inhospitable to sperm, preventing them from reaching the fallopian tubes to fertilize an egg," Dr. Gray explains. To put it in very plain terms,"the environment goes from a warm day at the beach to scaling Mt. Everest in an avalanche.
The camp you fall into may depend on your medical history."People who have had prior vaginal deliveries, in my experience, tend to tolerate IUD insertion without significant pain," Dr. Gray says."People who have never been pregnant or who have had surgeries on their cervix tend to experience more significant pain."
IUD insertion is typically scheduled when you're on your period"because the cervix is slightly open and the likelihood of an early pregnancy at the time of placement is almost nonexistent," Dr. Gray notes. While you won't be placed under anesthesia, you should talk to your doctor about, which, according to Dr. Gray, can range from ibuprofen to other oral medications that can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during the procedure.
Finally,"it is very important to understand that IUDs protect against pregnancy but not against sexually transmitted infections," Dr. Chang-Jackson adds. So, while you'll be protected from pregnancy as long as you have the IUD, you should use a barrier method, such as a condom, to prevent STIs.
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