IUDs
T-shaped birth control
IUDs are intrauterine devices—small contraceptives inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
They work by releasing hormones or copper to interfere with fertilization.
IUDs are among the most effective reversible birth control methods, lasting years before needing replacement: She got an IUD after her first child.
Female reproductive organ
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- uterine cavityHollow inside the womb
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
fallopian tubes · ovaries · intrauterine · T-shaped · placement · fundus · cramping · perforation
Preventing conception intentionally
- family planningControlling fertility deliberately
- pregnancy preventionBlocking fertilization or implantation
- contraceptivePregnancy prevention method
- fertility controlRegulating reproductive capacity
reproductive health · reversible · effectiveness · failure rate · unintended pregnancy · sexual health · patient education · insertion
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
Without added biochemical regulators
- inflammatory responseBody's reaction to injury
- heavy periodsAbnormally abundant menstrual bleeding
- metal allergyImmune response to metallic elements
- emergency contraceptionPost-coital pregnancy prevention
uterus
Female reproductive organ
- cervixUterine opening to vagina
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- uterine cavityHollow inside the womb
pelvic · fallopian tubes · ovaries · intrauterine · T-shaped · placement · fundus · cramping · perforation · embedding
birth control
Preventing conception intentionally
- family planningControlling fertility deliberately
- pregnancy preventionBlocking fertilization or implantation
- contraceptivePregnancy prevention method
fertility control · reproductive health · reversible · effectiveness · failure rate · unintended pregnancy · sexual health · patient education · insertion · removal
Skyla
- progestinSynthetic reproductive hormone
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
hormone-free
Without added biochemical regulators
- inflammatory responseBody's reaction to injury
- heavy periodsAbnormally abundant menstrual bleeding
- metal allergyImmune response to metallic elements
- Sexual Healthcondoms, birth control, contraception, contraceptives, HIV testing
IUDsunprotected sex
Intercourse without contraception
birth control pills · condoms · oral contraceptives · the pill · rhythm method
IUDstubal ligation
Fallopian tube severance surgery
vasectomy · sterilization · hysterectomy · surgical sterilization
Interventions aiding conception
IVF · in vitro fertilization · fertility drugs · artificial insemination · fertility clinics
- copper IUDMetal contraceptive implant