Advantages and disadvantages of IUCDs

Advantages of IUCD'S:
Only one time motivation is enough for a long time protection.
There will be no problem of disposal privacy.
As there is no interference with sexual act, so acceptable to many people.
There are no much of systemic side effects.
Return of fertility is immediate, so better choice as a temporary contraceptive method.
No effect on breast milk, so can be used by the lactating mothers.
No drug interactions and also some devices helps in preventing ectopics.

Disadvantages of IUCD'S:
High initial cost compared with other cheap alternatives.
Trained personnel needed for the insertion of the device.
Insertion is sometimes painful and some patients may bleed.
Expulsion may occur unknowingly if the patient is not cautious about the device, leading to failure. IUCD'S offer no protection against STD/HIV.