 | Intrauterine device (IUD) *
The intrauterine device (IUD), previously also called a coil
or loop, is a birth control device placed into a woman's
uterus by a medical professional. It can stay in the uterus
for 1 to 10 years. It is usually made of plastic or metal
with a string attached. Some IUDs contain copper or the
female hormone progesterone.
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