How Does an IUD Prevent Pregnancy?

The letters IUD stand for "intrauterine device." IUDs are small, "T-shaped" devices made of flexible plastic. A health care provider inserts an IUD into a woman's uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two brands of IUD available in the United States.

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"HOW DOES AN IUD PREVENT PREGNANCY" - PLANNED PARENTHOOD
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

How do you feel about birth control that costs only pennies a day, requires no effort once it's in, lasts for years, and almost guarantees you won't get pregnant. Well, let me tell you about the IUD.

An IUD is an intrauterine dDevice, fancy words to describe a tiny gadget like this one that goes inside your uterus and prevents you from getting pregnant.

IUDs prevent pregnancy by changing the lining of your uterus and affecting the way the sperm move, making it harder for them to reach an egg. An IUD lasts for a long time. After it's inserted by a health care professional, it'll stay in your uterus and prevent pregnancy for five (5) to twelve (12) years. An IUD can have a big price tag upfront, but think of it as an investment. There are lots of ways to cover the costs. Once it's in, there'll be no more paying for birth control for many years.

Like other medical procedures, inserting an IUD has some risks and there are some possible side effects. But the IUD's a very safe method of birth control. Best of all, IUDs are very effective. So effective that for every one hundred (100) women who use an IUD, fewer than one (1) of them will get pregnant within a year. That's what makes the IUD one of the most popular methods in the world. Of course, if your plans change and you decide you want to get pregnant your health care provider can remove the IUD in a matter of minutes. The IUD doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections, so use condoms if you're concerned about preventing STDs. If you're interested in learning more about this method, check out the info on http://www.plannedparenthood.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=website&a.... You can even find the nearest health center to set up an appointment.

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• Mirena
• birth control
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• pregnancy
• prevention
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[keekeeyee]

Just got my IUC removed today and chose Implanon, I LOVE PLANNED PARENTHOOD always so loving and understanding ♥

[suchi4free]

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[ndrthrdr1]

My cousin says hers gives her no problems.

[jenp27]

it looks like a tv antenna