An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These devices, ...

Termed as almost mistake-proof by Planned Parenthood, the intrauterine device (IUD ... vaginal wall before a special inserter is used to put the IUD into your uterus through the open cervix.

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Intrauterine devices ... They differ in the duration of their effectiveness, the total amount of hormone per device, and the size of the IUD, says Richard Beyerlein, MD, an OBGYN with his own ...