Fitting the coil (IUD/IUS) | NHS

This video explains how a coil (IUD or IUS) is fitted.

An Intrauterine device (IUD) or Intrauterine System (IUS) – also known as ‘the coil’ – is a small T shaped plastic device that’s put into your womb by a doctor or nurse. They are the most effective forms of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC).

Click the link to find out where you can get the coil fitted:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Contraception-information-and-advice/LocationSearch/730 or call the free and confidential sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123.

0:00 – 00:21 What is a coil
00:22 – 00:32 How a IUD/IUS coil works
00:33 – 00:38 How long does a coil last
00:39 – 01:07 When can a coil be fitted
01:08 – 01:56 How the coil is fitted
01:57 – 02:08 Coil threads
02:09 – 02:27 Side effects of having the coil fitted
02:28 – 02:36 Removal of the coil
02:37 – 02:45 Outro