intrauterine device
nounDefinition of intrauterine device
: a device inserted into and left in the uterus to prevent effective conception
— called also intrauterine contraceptive device, IUD
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Paragard is a copper intrauterine device (IUD) that can also be used as an emergency contraceptive. — Natasha Lavender, SELF, "7 Myths About Emergency Contraception You Should Stop Believing," 8 Apr. 2019 Its data shows the number of unintended pregnancies decreased from 51% in 2008 to 45% between 2011 and 2013, noting that more women using contraception and more effective forms of contraception like intrauterine devices, might be factors. — Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, "The 'messy and complicated' story of America's shrinking abortion rate: Should we celebrate, or worry?," 13 June 2019 While hormonal IUDs can be great for many reasons, ParaGard, which is recommended for up to 10 years, smokes other intrauterine devices in the longevity department. — Korin Miller, SELF, "When Is It OK to Get Your IUD Removed?," 12 Mar. 2019 Conversations about contraception often center around the pill or intrauterine devices. — Korin Miller, SELF, "14 Things You Should Know Before Using the Vaginal Ring," 2 Aug. 2018 By comparison, condoms have an 18-percent failure rate, the pill has a nine-percent failure rate, and various intrauterine devices (IUDs) have failure rates of less than one percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PDF). — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "“Natural” birth-control app dogged by unwanted pregnancies gets FDA approval," 15 Aug. 2018 Now is the time to get an intrauterine device (IUD) implanted ASAP, says the Internet. — refinery29.com, "Rushing To Get An IUD? Don't Forget This Important Factor," 11 July 2018 Also, as the number of females using birth control, such as the pill or intrauterine devices goes up, the number of people who use condoms may decrease, putting more people at risk of contracting an STI. — Kate Magill, Columbia Flier, "Howard looks at new ways to talk to teens about safe sex," 21 May 2018 Brooke Hamel, 19, recently went to get an intrauterine device inserted by a doctor recommended by her sister. — Los Angeles Times, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Male doctors are disappearing from gynecology. Not everybody is thrilled about it," 27 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'intrauterine device.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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