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Intra uterine devices (IUDs) are plastic or metal objects which are inserted by doctors in the uterus through vagina. These are available as non-medicated IUDs (i.e., Lippes loop), copper releasing IUDs (CuT, Cu7, Multiload 375) and hormone releasing IUDs (progestasert, LNG-20). IUDs increase phagocytosis of sperms within the uterus and the Cu ions released by some suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of the sperms. Cervical cap is a miniature diaphragm that covers cervix closely. It is fairly effective and can remain in place longer than diaphragm. Vault cap is hemispheric dome like rubber or plastic cap with a thick rim which is meant for fitting over the vaginal vault over the cervix.