IUD Insertion Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Doctors” | Medical Talks

Wondering what kind of birth control is best for you? An IUD is one option that provides effective protection for years. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if an IUD is the right fit for you! | UR Medicine

There are two types of iud (intrauterine device) otherwise reffered to as the coil, to prevent pregnancy. Both are over 99% effective. The copper coil doesn't use hormones. It prevents pregnancy by releasing tiny amounts of copper into the uterus. The copper affects the way sperm swim so they can't fertilise an egg. The Mirena is referred to as an IUS (intrauterine system) just to make things more confusing! It uses hormones that thin the lining of the uterus and prevent ovulation. Both of these