An effective, long-acting and reversible family planning method
The IUD is a small, T-shaped device that is placed in a woman's womb and provides protection from unintended pregnancies for up to ten years.
Made from plastic and copper, the IUD is a long-term method that has the advantage that, once in place, you don’t need to think about it until it needs replacing and it does not interrupt sex.
Effectiveness
99%. If one hundred women used the IUD for a year, 99 would not fall pregnant during that time.
Availability
At the Family Health Clinic in Dili and through outreach teams in the municipalities where we work.
Pricing
Free through outreach, and at a small cost at the Family Health Clinic. Call the Family Health Clinic on 3322 841 for more information on price.