2006-07-08 02:28:50 · 7 answers · asked by ashlee_86_05 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
An intra uterine device: a small T shaped thing that goes in your uterus and prevents pregnancy.
2006-07-08 02:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by charleymac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An intrauterine device (intra meaning within, and uterine meaning of the uterus) is a birth control device also known as an IUD or a coil (this colloquialism is based on the coil-shaped design of early IUDs). It is a device placed in the uterus and is the world's most widely used method of reversible birth control. The device has to be fitted inside or removed from the uterus by a doctor or qualified medical practitioner. It remains in place the entire time contraception is desired. Depending on the type, a single IUD may be used for 2 to 10 years
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2006-07-08 11:21:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Cutie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are still a lot of people who use them, but they are used for long term contraception (5 or more years). You don't have to remember to take a pill, and you don't have hormones in your system. My wife has one, and loves it. She says you can't feel it, and it seems to be working so far.
2006-07-08 09:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by Todd S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a birth control device which is inserted by a physician. I had one years ago and it was a nightmare - horrible cramping, bleeding, etc. I don't know that they use them much anymore.
2006-07-08 09:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by butterfliesRfree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a contraption that goes into your uterus to keep you from getting pregnant. I didn't know anyone still used those.
2006-07-08 09:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a birth control device that is implanted in the uterus i believe. You can look it up on google.
2006-07-08 09:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stand for "inter-uterus device" and it's one method of contraception.
2006-07-08 09:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋