30/10/2025
This is an intrauterine device (IUD) at the lower back of a newborn.
IUDs are more than 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy, but rare failures can happen.
The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most popular and reliable forms of reversible birth control on the market.
It's a small T-shaped device made of either copper or hormone-embedded plastic that is inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity and designed to prevent fertilization. However, just as no form of birth control is 100 percent effective.
In the rare event that pregnancy occurs when an IUD is in place, there are risks to the patient and the pregnancy.
If you feel you are pregnant while on an IUD or any contraceptives, the first thing to do is a pregnancy test.
If the result comes out positive, then quickly call your doctor or visit the hospital immediately.
IUDs are an incredibly good form of birth control for many women, but no contraceptive is 100 percent effective. If you're considering an IUD, talk to your doctor about whether this form of highly effective contraception is right for you.
