The IUD will be placed through the opening in your cervix into the uterus. You may feel cramping during the procedure. A short length of plastic "string" will hang down inside your vagina. You can check the string to make sure the IUD is still in place. o The IUD does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Condoms are the. An IUD is a type of long-acting, reversible contraception (LARC) that provides birth control for three to 10 years, depending on the type. A small, flexible, T-shaped device, an IUD is inserted into the uterus through the vagina. Generally speaking, IUDs prevent pregnancy by reducing the ability of sperm to reach the egg for fertilization.
An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD or ICD) or coil, [3] is a small, often T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.IUDs are a form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). [4]Users are more satisfied with contraceptive implants such as IUDs than any other birth control method. [5]. The insertion tube should be advanced into the uterus until the flange is situated at a distance of about 1.5 to 2 cm from the external cervical os, allowing ample space for the IUD arms to open.