{"id":25238,"date":"2024-12-22T18:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T18:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=25238"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:06:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:06:47","slug":"pregnancy-with-an-iud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/pregnancy-with-an-iud\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy with an IUD: everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although these are very rare cases<\/strong>, it can happen that a woman becomes pregnant while using an IUD. How is that possible? How can you tell? What is a pregnancy with an IUD<\/strong> like?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pregnancy with an IUD: here’s everything you need to know<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding how an IUD works<\/span><\/h2>\n

The IUD<\/strong>, or intrauterine device<\/strong> (IUD), is a widely used contraceptive method<\/strong>. There are two main types: the copper IUD<\/strong> and the hormonal IUD<\/strong>. These devices are usually inserted by a doctor or midwife<\/strong> during a consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The IUD offers a practical alternative to other contraceptive methods<\/strong> like the pill or condoms: once inserted, there\u2019s no need to think about it daily. Whether copper or hormonal, an IUD is replaced every 3 to 5 years<\/strong> (up to 10 years for some copper models), depending on the type.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the difference between a hormonal and copper IUD?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are clear differences between copper and hormonal IUDs<\/strong>, both in how they work and their effects. Specifically:<\/span><\/p>\n