Which professionals can insert an IUD?

The correct answer is that any licensed doctor can insert an IUD. This includes not just gynecologists, but also other types of medical doctors who have received the appropriate training in the insertion procedure. While gynecologists often perform this procedure given their specialization in reproductive health, family medicine physicians and other licensed healthcare providers can also be trained to perform IUD insertions.

Nurse practitioners, while they may also insert IUDs depending on their training and local regulations, are not the only professionals permitted to do so. Therefore, the statement that only gynecologists or nurse practitioners can perform this procedure is too restrictive. The key takeaway is that the insertion of an IUD is within the scope of practice for any licensed doctor who has received the necessary training.