What is an IUD? Learn About IUD Effectiveness | | ASL | Planned Parenthood

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NARRATOR 1- A Deaf white person with curly brown chin-length hair. They are wearing a plum colored, button-down, ¾ -sleeved shirt, blue jeans, a silver hoop septum ring, a lip-piercing on their lower lip, and black circular earrings. There are several line drawn tattoos on their lower right arm.

NARRATOR 2- A Deaf woman with caramel skin and heterochromatic eyes has waist-length reddish braids, partially pulled back in a hair tie. She is wearing a forest green blouse, black pants and two small silver earrings with a tree design on them.

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"IUD" stands for intrauterine device, and it's one of the most effective kinds of birth control you can get.

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A doctor inserts a little IUD into your uterus, and then you’re protected from pregnancy for years.

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IUDs are super convenient and mistake­-proof: you get it and forget it. Your IUD can be removed any time you want, and your ability to get pregnant quickly returns.

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But IUDs don't prevent the spread of STDs, so use condoms along with the IUD to help protect yourself.

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There are a few kinds of IUDs. The ParaGard IUD is hormone-­free — it uses copper to prevent pregnancy and lasts for up to 12 years.

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Hormonal IUDs like Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla and Liletta use a hormone called progestin to prevent pregnancy. They last 3­-8 years, depending on which one you get.

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Certain IUDs, including Paragard, Mirena, and Liletta, can also be used as emergency contraception — which can prevent pregnancy if inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex.

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The IUD has possible side effects, but they usually go away after a few months. They have lots of benefits, too. Hormonal IUDs can ease cramps and make your periods lighter — or even stop them completely.

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Want to get an IUD? Your nearest Planned Parenthood health center is here to help.

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