Intrauterine Device

Definition: Intrauterine Device

Intrauterine Device

Noun

1. Contraceptive device consisting of a piece of bent plastic or metal that is inserted through the vagina into the uterus.

Synonym: Intrauterine Device

Synonym: IUD (n). (additional references)

Synonym by domain: iud (medicine).

An Intrauterine device (intra meaning within, and uterine meaning of the uterus), is a birth control device also known as an IUD or a coil. It is a flexible T-shaped plastic device placed in the uterus and is the world's most widely used and inexpensive method of reversible birth control.

The device has to be fitted inside the uterus (and removed) by a doctor or qualified medical practitioner. As such it is inside the woman all of the time.

One type of device continuously releases small amounts of progestin and has to be exchanged every year. Another type contains copper and can remain in place for 10 years. The device affects the lining of the uterus (the endometrium), but the exact mechanism is not known.

The device is more reliable than birth control pills but less reliable than Norplant. As it is not a barrier method, cannot prevent the transfer of sexually transmitted diseases.

The device may be uncomfortable to wear, and can make the woman more vulnerable to infections of the uterus.

A study of women found that those using an IUD had up to twice the normal levels of copper in their blood-stream. This had leached directly from the device into their circulatory systems. Although not at levels known to be acutely poisonous, and thus immediately damaging to health, the effects of long-term exposure to elevated levels of copper are unknown.

Some early IUDs, notably the "Copper-7" injured many of the women fitted with them, with a large number rendered permanently infertile.

Intrauterine devices can be used as "emergency contraception" to prevent pregnancy up to 7 days after unprotected sexual intercourse; this is an alternative to the morning-after pill.

External references:

Planned Parenthood information about IUD's: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/BC/IUD.HTM

Crosswords: Intrauterine Device

English words defined with "intrauterine device": contraception, contraceptive method ♦ loop. (references)

Specialty definitions using "intrauterine device": Intrauterine Device Expulsion. (references)

Subject	Topic	Quote
Health		Using an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. (references)
		Women who have an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted may have a slightly increased risk of PID compared with women using other contraceptives or no contraceptive at all. However, this risk is greatly reduced in women being screened and treated for any infections before an IUD is inserted. (references)
Human Rights	China	According to local regulations in at least one province, women who do not qualify for a Family Planning Certificate that allows them to have a child must use an intrauterine device (IUD) or implant. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Expression using "intrauterine device": Intrauterine Device Expulsion. Additional references.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Language		Translations for "intrauterine device"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Dutch		intra-uterien pessarium (intra-uterine device), intra-uterien middel (intra-uterine device), spiraaltje (intra-uterine device). (various references)

French		stérilet (intra-uterine device). (various references)

Italian		dispositivo intrauterino (intra-uterine device). (various references)

Pig Latin		intrauterineay eviceday

Spanish		dispositivo intrauterino(DIU) (intra-uterine device), dispositivo intrauterino. (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

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Expression	Frequency per Day
intrauterine device	79
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Intrauterine Device

Definition: Intrauterine Device