Small T shaped device placed into the uterus by a doctor.
It is placed in through the vagina, up the cervix. Can be done in clinic
Effective about 97-98%
Safe to use for 3 or 5 years, depending on type and dose.
Periods may be heavier the first few months (copper type) or less/no period (for hormone type), may have some period pain for the first few months.
If you want to get pregnant before the expiry date, just go to your doctor to have the device removed. It can be done in the clinic with little to no pain.
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