The IUD: how does it work?
What does it feel like to have an IUD inserted? What can I expect after IUD insertion? How soon after IUD insertion can I have sex? In this video, we'll answer questions you might have about hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena, Skyla, and Liletta) and copper IUDs (ParaGard). You'll learn about their mechanism of action, effectiveness, and side effects.
Timecodes:
0:00 What is an IUD?
0:34 Hormonal IUDs
0:53 Copper IUDs
1:03 What does it feel like to have an IUD inserted?
1:20 Side effects
1:34 What can I expect after IUD insertion?
1:57 When can I get pregnant after IUD removal?
2:07 How soon after IUD insertion can I have sex?
2:25 Emergency contraception
2:43 Weight gain? Libido? STIs?