Placed in the uterine cavity, the IUD is a contraceptive device, shaped like a "T" that is 3.5 cm long, inserted into the uterus by a healthcare professional. There are two types of intrauterine devices:the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD. The IUD which if it has the advantage of being comfortable and can be kept for a long time, also has some disadvantages, here they are.
Thanks to Doctor Marie-Claude Benattar, gynecologist, author of "The health of women in danger", ed. josette lyon.
