Why the Copper IUD Is Not the Natural Birth Control You’ve Been Looking For

by Kathleen Taylor
Natural Womanhood


The copper IUD is among the only birth-control options that is hormone free, and therefore is sometimes classified as natural. It boasts of extreme effectiveness, with minimal side effects. Because it is non-hormonal, a woman could hypothetically get pregnant the very day it is removed. Once inserted, the device can work for up to 12 years with no further action required by the woman. All this adds up to an option that, on paper, may sound great for those who are fed up with the countless side-effects of birth control. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?

It’s true, the copper IUD known as ParaGard is hormone free, meaning it doesn’t release synthetic hormones into the body the way Mirena, Skyla, and Liletta do. Rather, it acts more like a spermicide by destroying the sperm before they can make their way to the egg. Studies show that the head and tail of the sperm are literally separated, making sperm motility impossible.

So, if IUDs are having this effect on sperm, what effect are they having on the bodies of women who chose to have it inserted?

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