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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 ...
H, Abramovici +3 more
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Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1991
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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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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Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2002
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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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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THE INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1978This presentation brings into perspective the most recent information on intrauterine contraceptive devices. A comprehensive review of the literature is presented in a manner meaningful to the clinician. The advantages and disadvantages of this method of contraception, the problems that arise and the recommended methods of management are discussed.
B N, Barwin, S, Tuttle, E E, Jolly
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The intrauterine device and the intrauterine system
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2014Intrauterine contraception is used by about 100 million women worldwide, making it the most popular form of fertility regulation. In UK community contraception clinics, however, long-acting reversible contraception has increased to 28% of users, and intrauterine contraception accounts for only 8% of methods used by women accessing these services ...
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Management of missing intrauterine device strings and migrated intrauterine devices
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2023Purpose of review The purpose of this review is to review the recent literature with respect to the management of missing intrauterine device (IUD) strings. As IUD use has increased over time, it is important to review management options for this uncommon but possible complication.
Stephanie I, Amaya, Paul D, Blumenthal
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Assessing the Intrauterine Device
Family Planning Perspectives, 1975The data that have accumulated in the 15 years of use of the IUD are examined the problems involved in attempting to derive meaningful data are discussed and important research directions are highlighted in an attempt to assess the IUD as a contraceptive measure in light of negative reports appearing in the news media.
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The Incarcerated Intrauterine Device
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1978Summary: Complete embedding or incarceration of the IUD is likely to cause difficulty at removal. Attempts at vaginal removal with ‘heavy’ instrumentation are hazardous and should be abandoned in favour of an abdominal approach. A trial demonstrating the superiority of the latter approach is described.
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Actinomyces and Intrauterine Devices
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1982To the Editor.— It was with interest that we read the recent editorial on Actinomyces in vaginal smears (1982; 247:1175), suggesting that women who had Actinomyces -positive smears should use a contraceptive method other than the intrauterine device (IUD). This report was publicized in the British lay press.
H, Duguid +3 more
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The GyneFix Intrauterine Device
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2006link_to_subscribed_fulltext
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