Iud Mean. The mirena intrauterine device iud contains levonorgestrel a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. The iud can be a coil loop triangle or t in shape made of plastic or metal.
Definition an iud is an intrauterine device made of plastic and or copper that is inserted into the womb uterus by way of the vaginal canal. Iuds are a highly effective long term form of birth control. Having an iud means that changes occur in the uterus that make it difficult for fertilization and implantation of an egg.
An iud is inserted into the uterus by a health care professional.
The mirena intrauterine device iud contains levonorgestrel a female hormone that can cause changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. An intrauterine device iud is a physical contraceptive that sits inside the uterus. Iuds also have been referred to as intrauterine contraception iuc. A device inserted into the uterus womb to prevent conception.
