Can copper in an IUD cause inflammation of the blood and body?

Non-Hormonal IUD. The Paragard IUD has copper wrapped around it and can be used for 10 years. IUD’s are approximately 92-99% effective in preventing pregnancy and do not protect against STI’s. When you have your IUD inserted, you should check the string, which is at the cervical opening, so that you can make sure that it have not moved. read more

Copper IUD’s work by releasing small but significant amounts of copper into the uterus. Copper immobilizes sperm as it travels to the fallopian tubes. This copper can and will enter into the blood causing all sorts of problems. Birth control pills also tend to raise copper levels in the body. read more