BIOLOGY | MEDICAL | HEALTH on Instagram: "Follow @biology.explanation_ Read Caption ⬇️ An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by stopping sperm from reaching or fertilizing an egg. There are two types: hormonal and copper. The hormonal IUD releases progestin, which thickens cervical mucus, thins the uterine lining, and sometimes stops ovulation. The copper IUD releases copper ions, which are toxic to sperm, preventi

BIOLOGY | MEDICAL | HEALTH on Instagram: "Follow @biology.explanation_ Read Caption ⬇️ An IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a small, T-shaped device placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It works by changing the uterine environment, making it difficult for sperm to reach or fertilize an egg. Copper IUDs release copper ions that are toxic to sperm, while hormonal IUDs release progestin, thickening cervical mucus and thinning the uterine lining. It’s a long-term, reversible, and highly effecti

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