Intrauterine devices are most often used for effective contraception.

But they also can be medically useful for treatment of such conditions as heavy and lengthy menstrual flows.

This educational video was prepared to help train health professionals in the general processes of inserting and removing IUDs.

The recording uses diagrams, models, photographs, and video clips, to demonstrate general insertion and removal techniques.

Specific techniques will vary with the particular type of IUD.