How is an IUD Inserted?

[x]   Tags: IUD, use, how to insert, how to use, when to use, birth control, pregnant, pregnancy, sex, intercourse, penis, vagina, sperm, egg, ejaculate, ovulation, contraception, contraceptive, abortion, estrogen, internal : expert, advice, doctor Tutorial, How To, Sex Tips, Sex Health, Women's Health, Men's Health: Health, Health video, Medical videos, Medical, Video, Health Guru

[x]   Transcript: A doctor measures the length and width of the cervix and uterus with an instrument called a "sound." Then, a tube containing the IUD is inserted through the vagina into the uterus. Once there, the device's folded "arms" open up to a T-form. Strings at the bottom of the IUD are then snipped to rest just outside the cervix. They can be felt with a finger, and assure a woman that her IUD is in place. IUD insertion may cause pain and cramps, and some doctors recommend taking pain medicine prior to the procedure. It can also help to insert the device mid-cycle, when the cervix is naturally dilated. Once inserted, an IUD is more than 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, lasting for five years in Mirena's case, and ten or more in ParaGard's. Should a woman decide to have her IUD removed early, she might take up to a year to get pregnant.

[x]   Bio:

Dr. Alice Ko is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a passion for educating the public about issues affecting women's health. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed her residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Ko has volunteered for Doctors of the World where she examined victims of torture seeking asylum in the United States. In addition she has served on medical relief missions to New Orleans, Pakistan, and Northern Africa. Currently, Dr. Ko provides gynecological care to the disabled population in Manhattan.