EXPLAINING OUR BODY on Instagram: "🩺 How an IUD Is Inserted An IUD (Intrauterine Device) is a small, T-shaped device placed in the uterus by a healthcare provider. Insertion steps: 1️⃣ A speculum is gently inserted to see the cervix 2️⃣ The cervix is cleaned and measured 3️⃣ The IUD is placed through a thin tube into the uterus 4️⃣ The tube is removed, leaving the IUD in place ⏱️ The process usually takes 5–10 minutes You may feel cramps or pressure, but it’s quick and temporary 💛 ⚙️ How an IU