On Bedsider.org, navigate to the IUD information page. Once there, identify and state the typical effectiveness of the IUD, how it prevents pregnancy, its maximum protection duration, and whether it offers any protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Navigate to 'bedsider.org'. Click on the 'Birth control' link. Click on the 'IUD (Intrauterine Device)' link. Scroll down the page to view the full details. Locate and extract the typical effectiveness rate of the IUD. Locate and extract information on how the IUD works to prevent pregnancy. Identify the maximum years an IUD can offer protection. Determine if the IUD offers protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
State that the IUD is over 99% effective. Explain that the IUD is a small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus that makes it harder for sperm to move efficiently, preventing fertilization. State that IUDs can last for up to 3 to 12 years, depending on the type. State that the IUD does not offer protection against STIs.