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Ultrasonography of intrauterine devices. [PDF]
Ultrasonography, 2015 The intrauterine device (IUD) is gaining popularity as a reversible form of contraception. Ultrasonography serves as first-line imaging for the evaluation of IUD position in patients with pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, or absent retrieval strings. This review highlights the imaging of both properly positioned and malpositioned IUDs.
Nowitzki KM +4 more
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Safety of intrauterine devices in MRI. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2018 Objectives The paucity of safety information on intrauterine devices (IUD) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations is clinically relevant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the MRI safety of clinically used IUDs composed of copper/gold and stainless steel at 1.5T and 3.0T.
Bussmann S +6 more
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Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices [PDF]
BMJ, 1966 In recent years the intrauterine contraceptive device has been recognized as an important means of family planning and population control. Its effectiveness exceeds that of traditional contraceptive methods but is less than that of oral contraceptives. The exact mechanism of contraception with the intrauterine device remains unknown.
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Six-month expulsion of postplacental copper intrauterine devices placed after vaginal delivery. [PDF]
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2018 Background Immediate placement of an intrauterine device after vaginal delivery is safe and convenient, but longitudinal data describing clinical outcomes have been limited.
Gurney EP +4 more
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Intrauterine devices for menorrhagia. [PDF]
Can Fam Physician, 2023 Potter J, Lindblad AJ.
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Metabolomics profile of 5649 users and nonusers of hormonal intrauterine devices in Finland [PDF]
, 2022 Publisher Copyright: © 2022 The Author(s)Background: Use of hormonal intrauterine devices has grown during the last decades. Although hormonal intrauterine devices act mostly via local effects on the uterus, measurable concentrations of levonorgestrel ...
But, Anna +8 more
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Incidental retained intrauterine Lippe’s loop in 65 years old woman: a rare case report [PDF]
, 2021 Intrauterine contraceptive devices are a widely used method of contraception. It is cheap, easy and an effective method. The first intrauterine device was Lippe’s loop which was double S shaped trapezoid loop introduced in 1962.
Bansal, Disha +4 more
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Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Service Coverage in Selected Referral Facilities of Nepal [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists jointly with the Nepalese government and with the support from the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology has implemented an initiative to institutionalize postpartum family ...
Acharya, S +15 more
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Intrauterine devices and intrauterine systems [PDF]
Human Reproduction Update, 2008 From a public health viewpoint, the intrauterine device (IUD) is the most widely used contraceptive method in the world. Prevalence rates range among countries from 2 to 80% of contraceptive users. During 5 years of IUD use, pregnancy occurs in less than 2 per 100 insertions. Bleeding and pain are the most common reasons for removal rates of 10% in the
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"I think maybe 10 years seems a bit long." Beliefs and attitudes of women who had never used intrauterine contraception [PDF]
, 2018 Aim To explore, in a general practice setting, the concerns, beliefs and attitudes about intrauterine contraception (IUC) reported by women, who had never used the methods. Methods We used a sequential mixed-method (QUAL/quant) approach. A pragmatic,
Hoggart, Lesley +3 more
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