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Copper Intrauterine Device for Emergency Contraception [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012 The copper intrauterine device (IUD) is the most effective emergency contraceptive available but is largely ignored in clinical practice. We examined clinicians' recommendations of the copper IUD for emergency contraception in a setting with few cost obstacles.We conducted a survey among clinicians (n=1,246; response rate 65%) in a California State ...
Cynthia C, Harper +5 more
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Intrauterine deposition of calcium on copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive devices. [PDF]
BMJ, 1977 Copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) removed after various times in utero were examined by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis of the elements present. As time in utero increased these devices became increasingly calcified. This calcification may limit the release of copper from the devices and decrease the specific
C, Gosden, A, Ross, N B, Loudon
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Artificial Contraception is Associated With Increased Numbers of Induced Abortions [PDF]
, 2001 Since the sexual revolution, it has been a widely accepted fact that contraceptives have been a necessity for our society. They seem to be the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies that would otherwise result from sexual unions between two people ...
Fernandez, Jose R. +1 more
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Biological evaluation of the copper/low-density polyethylene nanocomposite intrauterine device. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Devices and materials intended for clinical applications as medical and implant devices should be evaluated to determine their biocompatibility in physiological systems.
Li-Xia Hu +9 more
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Knowledge Gaps and Misinformation About Birth Control Methods Persist in 2016 [PDF]
, 2016 Beyond Birth Control: Family Planning and Women's Lives is a multiyear project examining the current state of access to contraception and how this access influences women's lives in the short and long term.
Adele Shartzer +2 more
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FIGO postpartum intrauterine device initiative: Complication rates across six countries. [PDF]
, 2018 OBJECTIVE: To record and analyze complication rates following postpartum intrauterine device (PPIUD) insertion in 48 hospitals in six countries: Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Tanzania, and Kenya.
Arulkumaran, S +10 more
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Long-Acting Reversible Contraception [PDF]
, 2017 This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they exist.
Curtis, Kathryn M., Peipert, Jeffrey F.
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Drug DeliverySilicone elastomers based on polydimethylsiloxane are biocompatible and non-biodegradable thermosetting polymers used in various drug delivery applications, including subdermal implants, vaginal rings, and intrauterine devices.
Xin Shen +5 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2020 Objectives to study the institutionalization of PPIUD services at Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara, Galle (THMG) and to study the feasibility, challenges and barriers for implementation. Results Total of 46,815 deliveries had occurred in the facility during
D. L. W. Dasanayake +2 more
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BMC Women's Health, 2022 Objective Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs) and copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) offer long-acting contraception; however, some women may discontinue use within the first year due to bleeding pattern changes, limiting their ...
Dustin Costescu +4 more
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