Lydia IUD is a small device made of soft plastic and copper, which is inserted into the womb. It is non-hormonal and prevents pregnancy for 5-10 years
Lydia IUDs come in 5 different variants:
Lydia IUDs come in 5 different variants:
- No hormones
- Starts working immediately you get it
- No one can tell it’s there
- It can be used as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days of having unprotected sex.
- Normal fertility returns as soon as it is removed
Lydia copper T can be used for up to 10 years and removed afterwards. If you want to continue preventing pregnancy you should insert another one.
You can get Lydia IUD anytime as long as you are not pregnant.
Lydia IUD is safe for women who are sexually active and within the reproductive age (Usually between 18-44)
No, Lydia IUD does not move to other parts of the body.
No, but you may feel some discomfort at the time of insertion. Most women are fine after resting for a few minutes at the clinic. over-the-counter painkillers can be taken if discomfort continues after 24 hours.
Lydia IUD shouldn’t hurt your partner and most partners don’t feel the strings during sex. If your partner can feel the strings, your doctor or nurse might be able to trim them. Plus, they usually soften over time.
Totally! If you’re ready to have a baby, just have Lydia IUD removed with the help of a trained healthcare provider.
Yes. We recommend Lydia Sleek, an IUD that perfectly fits into a smaller uterus (womb).
You do not require constant follow up at the clinic while on Lydia IUD. The doctor or nurse will teach you how to feel the threads after each menstruation to be sure the IUD is still in place.
Lydia IUD is non-hormonal and safe for breastfeeding mothers and they can have it inserted from 4 weeks of delivery.