Removing the coil (IUD/IUS) | NHS

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

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

00:00 – 00:13 What is a coil?
00:14 – 00:23 How a IUD/IUS coil works
00:24 – 00:57 How long does a coil last?
00:58 – 01:23 Removing the coil (IUD/IUS)
01:24 – 01:59 Side effects of the coil
02:00 – 02:03 Outro