Birth Control Pill Vs IUD:

Birth control Pills and Intra-uterine Devices (IUD’s) both can help in avoiding pregnancy. A birth control pill contains the necessary synthetic hormones and chemicals that can control the sexual organs of women, especially the uterus and the ovaries that control pregnancy. The pill contains a combination of the two hormones progesterone and estrogen, which helps in preventing ovulation (the process of release of eggs during monthly cycle). Therefore, if the process of ovulation is stopped, no eggs will be available for fertilization and the zygote will not be formed during sexual intercourse with the male partner.

An Intra-uterine Device (IUD) is a very small T-shaped device which is made of flexible plastic that contains either hormones or copper inside of it. The IUD has to be inserted into the uterus of a woman by a gynecologist. There will be two transparent strings attached to the IUD which will hang out of the vagina. Women can use these to adjust and check the IUD’s position in the uterus.

There are different categories and types of birth control IUD’s which can be used over a long period of time ranging from 5-12 years if used correctly. The IUD’s help in avoiding the fertilization of the egg by controlling the egg movement and making its contact with the sperm difficult. Some IUD’s come with hormones that can form a barrier to the sperm cells by thickening the cervical muscles of women. They also help in changing the lining of the uterus in such a way that the implantation of an egg after fertilization is not possible.

When it comes to birth control pills and their usage requirements, the combination pills come in different sizes. For instance, they have a 21-day pack as well as a 28-day pack. These pills have to be taken daily for 21 days (if it is a 21 day pack), and if it is 28 days pack, then pills without hormones has to be taken for the remaining seven days. Most women have the habit of taking 28 day combination pills as it gives them a regular habit of taking such pills.

The main advantage of using an IUD is that it is very effective for long time if inserted properly. In the case of contraceptive pills, it has to be consumed daily. A large amount of women have had success using an IUD, as they don’t have to worry about contraception every day. Also, in the case of an IUD with copper, there is no effect on her hormones, and it’s considered a safe method by many women. When it comes to women and the contraceptive pills, there is no such option, and the pill may affect the hormone levels of women which can lead to some negative effects.

The known side effect of an IUD is most likely its impact on the menstrual cycle, which has lead to some irregularities and spotting. There have also been reports of an increase in menstrual flow with some IUD products, and it can lead to anemia which is the lack of hemoglobin content in blood due to excessive wastage of blood. Also, the insertion as well as removal of an IUD is painful. Nevertheless, it has an effectiveness of 99% when the IUD is inserted properly into the uterus.

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