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Results 1 - 10 of 34 for iud
  1. Intrauterine devices (IUD) 
    An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device used for birth control . It is inserted into the uterus where it ... An IUD is often inserted by your health care provider during your monthly period. Any type of IUD can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007635.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Deciding about an IUD 
    An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device used for birth control . It is inserted into the uterus where it ... Contraception - IUD; Birth control - IUD; Intrauterine - deciding; Mirena - deciding; ParaGard - deciding
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000774.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Birth control and family planning 
    ... be bought without a prescription at your drugstore. IUD (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE): The IUD is a small plastic or copper device placed inside the woman's uterus by her provider. Some IUDs release small amounts of progestin. IUDs may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001946.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Birth control - slow release methods 
    ... ring is likely to get pregnant. HORMONE-RELEASING IUDS An intrauterine device ( IUD ) is a small plastic T-shaped device used ... birth control. It is inserted into the uterus. IUDs prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg. A newer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007555.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Test Your Knowledge About Birth Control 
    ... most protection against pregnancy? The correct answer is IUDs. IUDs are 20 times more effective at preventing pregnancy ... Depo-Provera is right for you. Copper-releasing IUDs can stay in the uterus for up to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/001946_51.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Intrauterine device (image) 
    ... contraceptive, others use progesterone in a plastic device. IUDs are very effective at preventing pregnancy (less than 2% chance per year for the progesterone IUD, less than 1% chance per year for the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17078.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Vaginal or uterine bleeding 
    ... causes may include: Use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control (may cause spotting) Cervical or ... skin patch, a vaginal cream, or through an IUD that releases hormones. An IUD is a birth ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007496.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Painful menstrual periods 
    ... pelvic organs, such as: Endometriosis Fibroids Intrauterine device (IUD) made of copper Pelvic inflammatory disease Premenstrual syndrome ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003150.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Emergency contraception 
    ... This is the most common method. Having an IUD placed inside the uterus. CHOICES FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION ... the same time to have the same protection. IUD placement is another option: It must be inserted ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Actinomycosis 
    ... certain women who have had an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy. Once in the tissue, the ... needed. If the condition is related to an IUD, the device must be removed.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000599.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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