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An Intrauterine Device, often referred to in short as an IUD, is an object that is inserted into the uterus through the cervix in order to prevent pregnancy. However, once an IUD has been removed, fertility returns to normal.
An IUD must be inserted and removed by a health care provider. While an IUD is extremely effective in pregnancy prevention, it does not provide against sexually transmitted diseases
Failure Rates
- Perfect use: 0.6%
- Typical use: 0.8%
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using an IUD - Intrauterine Device.-
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IUD - Intrauterine Device on Amazon
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Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: IUD - $3.10
Amazon.com: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: IUD: Donald G. Barstow RN: BooksAmazon
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IUDs: a beneficial underused contraceptive technology.(REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH)(intrauterine devices): An article from: Population Briefs - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Population Briefs, published by The Population Council, Inc. on August 1, 2008. The length of the article is 1712 words. The page length sh...Amazon
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Family physicians believe IUDs are safe and effective.(Women's Health)(intrauterine device): An article from: Family Practice News - $5.95
This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on August 15, 2005. The length of the article is 451 words. The page length shown above is ...Amazon
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Interventions overcome obstacles to IUD use.(Women's Health)(intrauterine devices)(Clinical report): An article from: Family Practice News - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on November 15, 2006. The length of the article is 472 words. The page length shown above i...Amazon
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