IUDs are not unheard of, but many women do not know what distinguishes them from the pill and other more common forms of birth control. Like the pill, diaphragm and other forms of contraception IUDs have advantages and disadvantages. The number one distinguishing characteristic is the convenience – once inserted by your doctor, an IUD can prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years ( in some cases) and you never have to remember a pill, a condom or the like!  Learn if IUDs are the right choice for you on SheKnows.com.