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Does Copper Help With Contraception?

Copper IUD provides effective, long-term contraception with a 5-year Pearl Index of about 1.0.

Moderate Evidence

Evidence Summary

Copper IUD provides effective, long-term contraception with a 5-year Pearl Index of about 1.0.

Effective Dose

Cu 175 mm² IUD (medical device)

Products Containing Copper

Allergy Research Group Zinc Picolinate
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NOW Zinc Glycinate 120 Softgels
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Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
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Purolabs Pregnancy Complex
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NOW Zinc Picolinate 50mg
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Thorne Zinc Picolinate 15mg
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Hollyhillvitamins
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Thorne Zinc Bisglycinate 30mg
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Life Extension Mix Capsules
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Biogena DreiSalz Zinc 9 mg
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Other Claims About Copper

Copper-binding agents significantly r... (weak) Copper-silver nanoparticle dressings ... (weak) Topical copper-amino acid gel modestl... (weak)
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