iud

• Substantiv, das ein Verhütungsmittel bezeichnet, meist ein kleines T-förmiges Gebilde aus Kunststoff oder Metall, das zur Schwangerschaftsverhütung in die Gebärmutter eingesetzt wird.

A noun referring to a contraceptive device, typically a small T-shaped piece of plastic or metal inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Eigenname

1. Intrauterine deviceB2formalmedical

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

   Intrauterinpessar

   • The doctor recommended an IUD for long-term contraception.
   • She had an IUD inserted after her first child was born.
   • IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

   Synonymecoilintrauterine deviceloop