intrauterine device

• Kleines, meist T-förmiges Verhütungsmittel, das in die Gebärmutter eingesetzt wird, um eine Schwangerschaft zu verhindern; es besteht meist aus Kunststoff mit Kupfer oder gibt Hormone ab.

A small, T-shaped contraceptive device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, typically made of plastic and copper or containing hormones.

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   A small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

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   • The doctor recommended an intrauterine device for long-term contraception.
   • She had an intrauterine device inserted after her first child.
   • Intrauterine devices are highly effective at preventing pregnancy.