An Explosive Drop In Pregnancy Rates

Patient: “My husband and I have been talking and we’ve agreed I should get an IED.”

Me: “Uh… you mean an IUD? To prevent pregnancy.”

Patient: “Yes! But I’m sure it’s an IED.”

Me: “An IUD is an intrauterine device. An IED is… something else.”

Patient: “Is an IED more effective?”

Me: “An IED is an improvised explosive device.”

Patient: “So… will that stop me from getting pregnant?”

Me: “Technically?”