IUD

The IUDMedical term and collective term for all contraceptive methods that are inserted into the uterus. Also known colloquially as the IUD. (also known as an intra-uterine device) is a contraceptiveContraceptives are measures that can help to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Most contraceptives must be taken by girls or people with a uterus. Depending on the product, safety is more or less guaranteed. No method is 100% safe. device that is inserted into the uterine cavity to prevent an egg from being fertilizedFertilization is the process in which a sperm cell fuses with an egg cell and thus initiates a pregnancy. It takes place in the female reproductive organs when the sperm passes through the cervix and uterus into the fallopian tubes, where i.... There are hormonalHormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control various bodily functions. They are produced by certain organs and transported through the blood to influence the cells and tissues in the body. They influence things such as... and non-hormonal IUDs. These are usually made of copper or gold.