Intra-uterine device (IUD): Small flexible device that is covered with copper. The IUD is inserted in the uterus with strings outside the cervix.IUDs work by preventing sperm from joining with an egg by affecting the way they move.

How to use

• Consult with a physician and have inserted at a medical Centre by a physician
• Must check strings regularly to ensure strings are in place
• Last up to 3-5 years, must be removed by a health staff.

Advantages

• Good long-term method
• 99.2% effective

Disadvantages

• Some women experience side effects including vaginal bleeding