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2010
The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is the most commonly used form of reversible contraception throughout the world [1], and in some countries it accounts for 40% of the contraception used by women [2]. In the United States (US), current use is 0.8% of the contraceptive population [3].
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The Intrauterine Device (IUD) is the most commonly used form of reversible contraception throughout the world [1], and in some countries it accounts for 40% of the contraception used by women [2]. In the United States (US), current use is 0.8% of the contraceptive population [3].
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The mechanism of action of the copper intrauterine device.
Fertility and sterility, 1976The effects of copper ions on the binding of steroids to receptors revealed that the inhibitory effect of Cu++ was apparent at 10(-6)M, ANd the binding capacities decreased to 10% at 10(-2)M Cu++. The kinetic study demonstrated that Cu++ was a competitive inhibitor of steroid hormone-receptor binding (Ki divided by 2.7 X 10(-5)M to estrogen receptor ...
T, Tamaya +4 more
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Hair copper in intrauterine copper device users.
IRCS journal of medical science, 1984The antifertility effect of copper-bearing IUDs is based on continuous release of copper, which is a result of the reaction between the metal and the uterine secretions. Released cupric ions collect in the endometrium and in the uterine fluid but significant accumulation has not been found in the bloodstream or elsewhere. Following Laker's suggestion
M, Thiery, A, Heyndrickx, C, Uyttersprot
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Copper intrauterine contraceptive devices and serum essential metals
Advances in Contraception, 1988Serum levels of the essential metals, iron (Fe), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and calcium (Ca), were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in one hundred and twenty randomly selected adult Nigerian female volunteers fitted with copper T or Delta T intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) for a period of 3-18 months, and their ...
S O, Ayangade, O O, Oyelola
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Appendiceal perforation by Copper-7 intrauterine contraceptive device
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981PIP: Uterine perforation is known to be associated with IUD use. Usually the perforation occurs upon insertion, but the IUD can become embedded in the uterus and later be forced through the wall by uterine contractions. On occasion, IUDs have been noted in abdominal viscera, most often the sigmoid colon.
S A, Carson, A, Gatlin, M, Mazur
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Use of Copper Intrauterine Device in Transgender Male Adolescents
Contraception, 2018Transgender men need contraception if engaging in intercourse with a cis-gender male partner. The copper IUD is an effective, non-hormonal contraceptive well suited for trans-males even while utilizing gender affirming hormone therapy. A gender-neutral medical facility with well-trained and sensitive staff is the ideal setting to provide such ...
Sari, Bentsianov +4 more
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Intrauterine contraception with the copper-T device
Contraception, 1972K. Hagenfeldt +2 more
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2016
Women in the USA currently may choose between several intrauterine contraception (IUC) devices, the TCu380A copper T intrauterine device (IUD), the LNG-20 intrauterine system (IUS) containing 52 mg of levonorgestrel, and the LNG-14 containing 13.5 mg of levonorgestrel IUS.
N. Tanya Ohly, Carolyn L. Westhoff
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Women in the USA currently may choose between several intrauterine contraception (IUC) devices, the TCu380A copper T intrauterine device (IUD), the LNG-20 intrauterine system (IUS) containing 52 mg of levonorgestrel, and the LNG-14 containing 13.5 mg of levonorgestrel IUS.
N. Tanya Ohly, Carolyn L. Westhoff
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COPPER-BEARING INTRAUTERINE DEVICES
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1974openaire +2 more sources