The present invention concerns an intrauterine device (100), IUD, comprising a stem element (30), a cross-member (70), and a withdrawal string (90), wherein the stem element (30) comprises a hollow (34) elongated body (32); the cross-member (70) comprises a coupling element (74) configured for dismountable attachment to the stem element (30), and one or more arms (76) attached to the coupling element (74); and the withdrawal string (90) is anchored to the cross-member (70) and is threaded through the hollow (34) of the stem element (30).