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Can I take birth control pills with an IUD?
A: There is no need to use both an IUD ("intrauterine device") and the pill to prevent pregnancy. Used correctly, the IUD is more than 99 percent effective against pregnancy — and so is the pill. …
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What is an IUD and how does it work?
A: IUD stands for intrauterine device. It is a method of prescription birth control. IUDs are small devices that are inserted into a woman's uterus by a health care provider. The ones available in the United States are shaped like a "T." They are made of flexible plastic. There are two types: one contains copper and one contains the hormone progestin. IUDS work by preventing fertilization of an egg. …
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