Over the last decade, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCS) among reproductive age women. Amongst the LARCS, the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is the most commonly used. The two kinds of IUDs that are most frequently used are the copper-containing devices (e.g ParaGard, Copper T-380A) and the hormone-releasing
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Intrauterine Devices (IUD) and Pregnancy
Intrauterine Devices An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device, often “T” shaped, which is inserted into the uterus. An Intrauterine Device is one form of long-acting reversible contraception, and is the most effective type of reversible birth control. The likelihood of pregnancy with an IUD is less than 1%. However, if a woman with