Which contraception methods require clinician insertion?

• A. Progestin-only pill.
• B. Copper IUD.
• C. Intrauterine devices (copper and LNG IUS) and the etonogestrel implant.
• D. Male condom.

Answer: (C)

Some contraception options require a clinician to place a device inside the body, rather than something you use at home. In this group, intrauterine devices (the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel-releasing IUS) need a healthcare professional to insert them through the cervix into the uterus. The etonogestrel implant also requires a clinician to insert a small rod under the skin of the upper arm. In contrast, the progestin-only pill is taken daily by mouth at home, and the male condom is worn during intercourse, both without any insertion by a clinician. So the methods that require clinician insertion are the intrauterine devices and the etonogestrel implant.