An Introduction to the IUD Toolkit

What does the IUD Toolkit provide? Comprehensive, standardized, scientifically- accurate, and evidence-based information on the IUD Guidance on IUD best practices Tools to help improve access to and quality of IUD services

What is in the IUD Toolkit? Information and resources to develop and expand IUD services in reproductive health programs The most up-to-date research evidence and expert advice about the IUD from the scientific literature, WHO, and other international reproductive health organizations Case studies on IUD-related activities from several countries IUD information and tools in different languages

Why do we need an IUD Toolkit? This toolkit was created to alleviate myths and misperceptions while providing positive evidence-based practices about the IUD. Expanding access to the IUD with high quality services helps fulfill women’s right to contraceptive choice and can contribute to sustainable family planning programs.

Who created the IUD Toolkit? The MAQ IUD Subcommittee A group of experts in international reproductive health and family planning from 16 organizations that work in the areas of program planning, training, advocacy, marketing, research, policy, and logistics. This committee is part of USAID's Maximizing Access and Quality Initiative (

Who should use the IUD Toolkit? Policy-makers and program managers interested in adding or improving existing IUD services Providers, potential clients, teachers, and students interested in accurate information about IUDs

How should the IUD Toolkit be used? Navigate through the web site for information on several aspects of implementing IUD-related activities Adapt tools and information to meet needs of individual programs and service efforts Use the search function and site map to find specific information on IUDs and IUD services

Where is the IUD Toolkit?

How To Navigate the Site Click on the tab of interest at the top of any IUD Toolkit web site page. Click on the subsection of interest, if applicable. Example: Service Delivery

How To Navigate the Site (continued) The page shows a list of documents on that topic. To see the full-text of a document, click on the language label, for example, “English” or “French.” To see more information about a document, click on the title of the document.

How To Navigate the Site (continued) When you click on the title of a document, you go to a page with more information about the document: Page numbers Summary Author(s) Year of publication

How To Navigate the Site (continued) The “Tools” link from the Home page provides a list of all the tools/job aids that can be incorporated into different service delivery settings.

Adapting the Toolkit for your needs The MAQ IUD Subcommittee encourages you to adapt and use the tools or other information from the IUD Toolkit for your own use. Please remember to credit the source. If you do use or adapt information from the Toolkit, we would appreciate hearing about it. Contact us by sending an message to: