IUD

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IUD stands for Intra-Uterine Device. It is a small device that is placed inside the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are very effective, but may not be the best choice for contraception if you have not had a child. You need to have a check up with your doctor or a sexual health clinic to find out if an IUD would be suitable for you.

IUDs do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

For information about IUDs have a look at the SHine SA fact sheet Intra-uterine devices (IUD)

Resources

South Australia

• Shine SA - Sexual Health information, networking and education South Australia
  http://www.shinesa.org.au 
  Sexual Healthline -  9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday
  Tel: 1300 883 793
  Country callers - Tel: 1800 188 171
  TTY: 8431 5177
  e-mail sexualhealthhotline@health.sa.gov.au
• The Second Story Youth Health Service (TSS)
  - Central: 57 Hyde St, Adelaide
  - South: 50a Beach Rd, Christies Beach
  - North: 6 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth
  - West: 51 Bower St, Woodville
  
• Youth Healthline on 1300 13 17 19, 
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases Services (Clinic 275)
  Tel: (08) 8222 5075
  http://www.stdservices.on.net/
• Your family doctor
• Your local Community Health Centre

Australia

• Sexual health information developed by Australian researchers:
  http://www.yoursexhealth.org/

The information on this site should not be used as an alternative to professional care. If you have a particular problem, see a doctor, or ring the Youth Healthline on 1300 13 17 19 (local call cost from anywhere in South Australia).