The efficacy of intrauterine devices for emergency contraception and beyond: a systematic review update. [PDF]
Goldstuck ND, Cheung TS.
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S2k-Guideline Non-hormonal Contraception, Part 2: Intrauterine Devices and Sterilization: Guideline of the DGGG, OEGGG and SGGG (S2k-Level, AWMF Registry No. 015 - 095, January 2024). [PDF]
Böttcher B +30 more
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Association between the use of free-of-charge intrauterine devices and a history of induced abortion: a retrospective study. [PDF]
Ulbricht S, Beyer A, John U.
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Metabolomics profile of 5649 users and nonusers of hormonal intrauterine devices in Finland [PDF]
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 are absorbed into the systemic circulation.
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Risk of uterine perforation with levonorgestrel-releasing and copper intrauterine devices in the European Active Surveillance Study on Intrauterine Devices [PDF]
ObjectivesThe objectives were to identify and compare the incidence of uterine perforation and other medically adverse events associated with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (LNG-IUSs, releasing 20 mcg LNG daily) and copper intrauterine ...
Sabine Moehner, Klaas Heinemann
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When an Intrauterine Device Is Not Intrauterine
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 201636-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, presented with a six-month history of urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. Six years prior to presentation, a copper T intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) was inserted following her first pregnancy. She conceived again two years later, without any history of IUCD removal or expulsion.
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The “forgotten” intrauterine device
Fertility and Sterility, 1987It is essential to ascertain that women who had an IUD inserted at some time have indeed had the device removed. It is also important to ensure that the whole IUD was removed and that no parts were left in the uterine cavity. This is especially true in cases of infertility and should be ascertained before invasive investigations such as ...
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Approximately 60 million women use the intrauterine device (IUD) worldwide; however, owing primarily to nonmedical reasons, the IUD is far less popular in the United States. Although the contraceptive mechanism of action is unknown, it appears that spermicidal activity may be important.
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The aim of this chapter is to review the worldwide use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for contraception and the long-term contraceptive efficacy and safety of copper-bearing IUDs. The TCu380A and Multiload Cu375 have a very low failure rate (0.2-0.5%) over 10 years.
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