IUDs, small devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, come in two types: copper and hormonal. A long-term, reversible birth control method, IUDs last between three and 12 years, depending on the brand, according to Planned Parenthood. Overturning Roe v. Wade does not directly ban IUDs or affect birth control at all, but legal experts have told TODAY it could empower states to restrict or ban access to some contraception, such as IUDs. While the experts TODAY spoke with didn't rule out the possibility of states attempting to restrict certain forms of contraception in the future, they don't think it'll happen anytime soon, if it does happen. Read on to find out more about the future of IUDs and other contraception methods. |
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