The association between levonorgestrel intrauterine devices and female fertility compared to other contraceptive methods: A historical cohort study. [PDF]
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate whether the use of levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (LNG‐IUD) is associated with an increased need for medically assisted reproductive (MAR) treatment compared to other contraceptive methods. Methods This register‐based historical cohort study included 733 875 Danish women aged 18–42 years between ...
Michaelsen MP +5 more
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Is there a Relationship between Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Intrauterine Device Use with Abnormal Smear Results and Cervical Atypia? [PDF]
Introduction: The relationship between the use of contraceptive method and the presence of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) persistent infection and precancerous cervical lesions has not been fully established.
Selçuk Kaplan
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Retained copper fragments following removal of a copper intrauterine device: Two case reports
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are safe, cost-effective, and reliable contraceptives, and are gaining popularity worldwide. While complications associated with IUD use are rare, they range from expulsion to uterine perforation.
Marina Dubovis, Naglaa Rizk
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Intrauterine devices and risk of uterine perforation: current perspectives [PDF]
Uterine perforation is an uncommon complication of intrauterine device insertion, with an incidence of one in 1,000 insertions. Perforation may be complete, with the device totally in the abdominal cavity, or partial, with the device to varying degrees ...
Horwell, D.H., Oloto, E., Rowlands, Sam
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Objective: The objective was to describe the sonographic position of copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) 6 months after insertion during cesarean delivery. Study design: This prospective, observational study followed participants who received a copper IUD
Elizabeth P. Gurney +4 more
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Manual versus forceps postplacental IUD insertion after vaginal delivery: A randomized clinical trial. [PDF]
Abstract Objectives This study compares the expulsion rate of the postplacental copper intrauterine device (IUD) based on the insertion technique: manual versus ring forceps. Pain, perforation, infection, and increased bleeding were assessed as secondary outcomes.
Bento Herculano T +4 more
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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]
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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A ruptured ectopic pregnancy in a patient with an intrauterine device: A case report
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are used worldwide. The 2 types that are used are the levonorgestrel IUD and a copper containing IUD. This is a case study of a 30-year-old female with a levonorgestrel IUD who was diagnosed with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy ...
Samantha L. Gaetani, MD +4 more
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Cornual pregnancy as a complicaton of the use of a levonorgestrel intrauterine device: a case report
Introduction Complications of copper load intrauterine devices, including ectopic pregnancies are well reported. Rates of ectopic pregnancy are 0.6 to 1.1% per year.
Beltman JJ, de Groot CJM
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Lack of Association between Cu T-380A Intrauterine Device and Secondary Infertility in Iran [PDF]
Background The appropriate choice of a contraceptive method has been a major issue in reproductive health research. Cu T intrauterine device (Cu T IUD) has been introduced as one of the most effective contraceptive methods in the world, however, the ...
Mahnaz Abdinasab +3 more
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