I'm interested in learning about the IUD as a birth control option. Can you tell me how effective it is, how it prevents pregnancy, for how long it provides protection, and whether it protects against sexually transmitted infections?
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). Synthesize the gathered information into a concise answer.
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.