Contraception

In the U.S., 99% of sexually active people with the ability to get pregnant will use contraception in their lifetime. Contraception is basic primary health care for everyone.

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Mar 20

A History: The IUD

This post was written by Megan Corbett, RN, in January 2013 and updated by Brandy Bautista in March 2024. Today, many intrauterine devices (IUDs), a form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), are small, T-shaped plastic rods with two arms and a string. They are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The history of the…

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