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THE INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2000
The intrinsic appeal of the convenience and effectiveness of the IUD has increased interest in these devices in the United States in recent years. Understanding the uniqueness of the Dalkon Shield experience and applying the lessons learned about appropriate candidate selection should continue to reduce any lingering liability concerns. One lawsuit has
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Actinomyces and Intrauterine Devices

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1982
To 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.
Helen L. D. Duguid, I. D. Duncan, Robert Traynor, David Parratt   +3 more
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The Shadow of the Intrauterine Device

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2006
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a highly effective and prevalent form of birth control with a low failure rate. It is not without complications, including irregular bleeding and pelvic pain, perforation, expulsion, and pregnancy. Investigation of the symptomatic patient and routine follow-up of asymptomatic women with IUDs include transvaginal ...
Achinoam Lev-Sagie, Simcha Yagel, Drorith Hochner-Celnikier, Dan V. Valsky, Sarah M. Cohen   +4 more
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The Incarcerated Intrauterine Device

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1978
Summary: 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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Assessing the Intrauterine Device

Family Planning Perspectives, 1975
The 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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INTRAUTERINE DEVICE AND ECTOPIC PREGNANCY

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1977
Abstract In Turku, Finland, 345 ectopic pregnancies were diagnosed in the period 1966 – 1975. Calculated from the number of deliveries, the incidence of ectopic pregnancy was 0.60 % in 1966 – 70, and 1.08 % in 1971 – 75. This difference is significant (p in situ , thus accounting for 17 % of the total number seen. The use of intrauterine devices
P. Liukko, R. Erkkola
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Contraception with Intrauterine Devices

BioScience, 1973
A review of the history of contraception with intrauterine devices characteristics of present devices and directions of current research is presented. The serious need for population control is not yet being met by todays inconvenient ineffective or unsafe methods. Intrauterine devices have been best for international family planning programs because
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Intrauterine Devices

Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1979
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Intrauterine Device

Fertility and Sterility, 1987
Paul G. McDonough, Louis Keith
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A Woman With an Intrauterine and an Extrauterine Intrauterine Device

The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2020
Brian S. Shin, Ryan Giorgetti, Laura D. Melville   +2 more
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