Intrauterine Device An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device
that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. IUDs contain copper or
the hormone levonorgestrel (LNg). Plastic strings tied to the end of the IUD
hang down through the opening of the uterus (cervix) into the vagina. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRebecca Sue Uranga, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 16, 2017 Current as of:
March 16, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Rebecca Sue Uranga, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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