OBGYN Skills Lab
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IUD Insertion Video Intrauterine devices come in a variety of shapes and types. They are all soft and flexible, and all have tails to facilitate identification and removal. Click Here to watch the video. IUDs are designed to be inserted into the uterus. Once in place, an IUD provides approximately 98% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
In the event the IUD needs to be removed:
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