Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an extremely effective method of birth control. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus. It must be prescribed by a doctor, who will place ...

After IUD removal, you may have spotting or cramping, and your period will return to normal. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular type of long-acting, reversible birth control method that's ...

Each IUD package contains a full explanation of the risks and benefits of the IUD and a description of the insertion and removal procedures ... Intrauterine Devices: Separating Fact From Fallacy.

Though 99% effective as birth control, the small, T-shaped devices known as ... getting an IUD—including the cost of the ...

How does an IUD work? IUDs are small, T-shaped devices that a medical professional places in the uterus. The device prevents pregnancy by making it harder for sperm to fertilize an egg ...

Though IUD removal is not mandatory in women who develop ... Creinin MD. Intrauterine Devices: Separating Fact From Fallacy. MedGenMed 1(1), 1999. [formerly published in Medscape Women's Health ...