1. The IUD is inserted into a woman’s uterus by a woman’s health care provider during an office or clinic visit.
2. At the end of the IUD are two transparent strings that hang down into the vagina that a woman can feel for to check that her IUD is still in place.
3. The IUD provides continuous protection from pregnancy for 5 to 12 years.
4. A woman’s health care provider can remove the device during an office visit.
