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===Hormonal methods===
The [[Intrauterine device|IUD (intrauterine device)]] is a T-shaped device that is inserted into the [[uterus]] by a trained medical professional. There are two different types of IUDs, a copper or a [[Hormonal intrauterine device|hormonal]] IUD.<ref name=":04"/> The [[Copper IUDs|copper IUD]] (also known as a copper T intrauterine device) is a non-hormonal option of birth control. It is wrapped in copper which creates a toxic environment for [[sperm]] and eggs, thus preventing pregnancy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Copper IUD (ParaGard) - Mayo Clinic|url=https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/paragard/about/pac-20391270|access-date=2021-11-18|website=www.mayoclinic.org}}</ref> The failure rate of a copper IUD is approximately 0.8% and can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. The [[Hormonal IUDs|hormonal IUD]] (also known as levonorgestrel intrauterine system or LNg IUD) releases a small amount of the hormone called [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]] that can prevent pregnancy for 3–6 years with a failure rate of 0.1-0.4%.<ref name=":04"/> IUDs can be removed by a trained medical professional at any time before the expiration date to allow for pregnancy.{{citation needed|reason=WP:healthlinedotcom|date=July 2023}}
[[Oral contraceptive pill|Oral contraceptives]] are another option, these are commonly known as '[[Combined oral contraceptive pill|the pill]]'. These are prescribed by a doctor and must be taken at the same time every day in order to be the most effective. There are two different options, there is a [[Combined oral contraceptive pill|combined pill]] option that contains both of the hormones [[estrogen]] and [[Progestogen (medication)|progestin]]. The other option is a progestin-only pill. The failure rate of both of these oral contraceptives is 7%.<ref name=":04"/>
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