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Contraceptive efficacy of intrauterine devices

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008
To compare the contraceptive efficacy of various types of intrauterine devices (IUD; copper devices, Nova-T, intrauterine contraceptive systems, levonorgestrel-releasing devices), we reviewed all relevant publications on this subject that have been published over the last 2 decades.
Patrick F, Thonneau, Thierry, Almont, Thierry E, Almont   +2 more
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The radiology of the intrauterine contraceptive device

Clinical Radiology, 1976
Some intrauterine devices are of low radiographic density and require careful technique for their demonstration. The main indications for radiology are to exclude deformity, which reduces the loop's efficiency, perforation of the uterus, or expulsion of the loop.
E M, Mayall, G F, Mayall
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Contraception with Intrauterine Devices

BioScience, 1973
A review of the history of contraception with intrauterine devices characteristics of present devices and directions of current research is presented. The serious need for population control is not yet being met by todays inconvenient ineffective or unsafe methods. Intrauterine devices have been best for international family planning programs because
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Imaging of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2007
Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) are reemerging as common methods of birth control in the United States. Imaging, especially sonography, has an important role in their evaluation. This review illustrates the normal and abnormal imaging appearances of IUDs.We describe and illustrate the appearance of different types of IUDs on different imaging
Nagamani, Peri, David, Graham, Deborah, Levine   +2 more
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THE INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2000
The intrinsic appeal of the convenience and effectiveness of the IUD has increased interest in these devices in the United States in recent years. Understanding the uniqueness of the Dalkon Shield experience and applying the lessons learned about appropriate candidate selection should continue to reduce any lingering liability concerns. One lawsuit has
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Studies on the Intrauterine Contraceptive Device

Southern Medical Journal, 1966
Clinical studies on the IUD which were begun in 1962 are reported. The stainless steel Grafenberg type rings the Marguiles spiral (with the tail removed) the Lippes loop and occasionally other devices have been utilized in 2000 women. It was found that IUDS appear to act by accelerating the physiologic functions of the tube and uterus rather than by ...
W E, Brown, E S, Allen
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The MLCu375 intrauterine contraceptive device

Advances in Contraception, 1985
Reports in the contraceptive literature and our own data concerning the MLCu375 intrauterine device indicate that the high-load ML model is effective, safe, and well tolerated. It is more effective than the MLCu250 without increase in the other cardinal event rates. Consequently, we consider the MLCu375 an improved ML model.
M, Thiery, H, Van der Pas, H, Van Kets
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A reappraisal of intrauterine contraceptive devices

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1967
Abstract Nineteen IUD perforations are reported from the Sloane Hospital for Women. The perforation rate for first insertions of the Birnberg bow varied with the skill of the individual physician from 1:13 to 1:338. The perforation rate for first insertions by two experienced physicians varied from 1:111 for the bow to 1:738 for the other IUD's.
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Intrauterine contraceptive devices—A reappraisal

British Medical Bulletin, 1993
The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a highly effective and safe form of reversible contraception. It does not cause pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy or infertility; it could be used by most nulligravidae; in its latest form it can be used to treat excessive menstrual loss, and it acts by preventing fertilisation not ...
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Intrauterine device for contraception in dogs

Veterinary Record, 2001
A new intrauterine device for contraception was tested on nine bitches. After it had been implanted, the bitches were mated but none of them became pregnant. Over a two‐year period no side effects were observed, except in a bulldog bitch in which signs of oestrus persisted until the device had been removed.
VOLPE P., IZZO B., RUSSO, MARCO, IANNETTI L.   +3 more
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