Planned Parenthood

Donald Trump has said he plans to defund Planned Parenthood as long as it performs abortions. The organization also provides birth control like IUDs. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Associated Press)

(Melissa Phillip)

After Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election, Twitter had some advice for women: Go get an IUD.

Trump and his vice presidential pick, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, ran a staunchly anti-abortion campaign, promising to nominate like-minded justices to the U.S. Supreme Court and defund Planned Parenthood as long it provides abortions.

Birth control, including pills, IUDs and other long-acting birth controls, is covered under the Affordable Care Act. However, Trump has said he plans to ask Congress to repeal the act. Without insurance, IUDs can cost up to $1,000.

The president-elect's stance spurred many women on Twitter to encourage others to get an IUD or other long-acting birth control.

*frantically schedules appointment to get an IUD for free before january* — syd (@sydnothx) November 9, 2016

Probs going to get an IUD before I have reproductive rights stripped from me. — Lexaproed Alexa (@uhhleksuhh) November 9, 2016

Female friends currently insured through Obamacare - call your OBGYN ASAP about IUD insertion. — spooky ooky KOOKY and creepy special edition (@kaylacille) November 9, 2016

IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are small T-shaped devices that are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. They can last between three and 12 years and are more than 99 percent effective.

You can learn more about IUDs and other long-acting birth controls here and find health centers that insert them here.

-- Samantha Matsumoto