IUDs are the choice of many women because of their simplicity, safety and high contraceptive effectiveness. To ensure the highest contraceptive effectiveness and safety, couples should also follow certain precautions.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, usually T-shaped device that is placed in the uterus to provide effective contraception for many years. Currently, the most modern IUD is the hormonal IUD (Mirena), which is highly effective in preventing pregnancy and reduces the unwanted side effects of traditional IUDs.