IUDs

Question 0

IUD

Answer 0

Does not prevent fertilization
Prevents implantation

IUD in fundus & centrally located

Question 1

5 types of IUDs

Answer 1

Lippes Loop. (Named after Dr. Jack Lippes who inc the use of IUDs in the 1950s)

Saf T-Coli (no longer manufactured)

Copper T-Coli / Paraguard

Hormone (Progestasert/Mirena). Progestasert is discontinued bc it only lasted a year and Mirena is more effective.

Dalkon Shield (no longer used)