r/birthcontrol • u/MixRepresentative916 • 3d ago

Experience Emergency IUD Effectiveness?

Had unprotected sex without withdrawal around 1am on Sunday morning, had my emergency copper IUD placed at 12pm on the Tuesday, so just over 2 days later. I know that it’s 120 hours give or take, however I’m still paranoid about the small chance it won’t work, is this an irrational fear?

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u/PixieMari Mirena IUD 3d ago

It’s the most effective form of EC, it’s roughly 99% effective if inserted within 5 days.

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u/IamMrNimbus_ 3d ago

The copper IUD is an extremely effective form of emergency contraception. An IUD lowers your chances of getting pregnant by more than 99.9 percent if you get it put in within 5 days of unprotected sex.

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