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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. Norman Barwin +2 more
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Intrauterine devices and adolescents
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008The purpose of this review is to inform the reader of new information published on intrauterine devices (IUDs) and adolescents.There are few studies on the use of IUDs in adolescents. The article reviews topics related to IUD use such as adolescents' knowledge of and attitudes toward IUDs, mechanism of action of copper-releasing and levonorgestrel ...
Melanie A. Gold, Lisa M. Johnson
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The GyneFix Intrauterine Device
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2006link_to_subscribed_fulltext
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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 ...
Jacob Bornstein +3 more
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2014
The intrauterine device (IUD) may be an ideal contraceptive method for adolescents. Adolescents have high rates of unintended pregnancy and rapid repeat pregnancy and are less successful than older women in the use of short-acting methods such as oral contraceptives.
Tanya Pasternack, Eve Espey
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The intrauterine device (IUD) may be an ideal contraceptive method for adolescents. Adolescents have high rates of unintended pregnancy and rapid repeat pregnancy and are less successful than older women in the use of short-acting methods such as oral contraceptives.
Tanya Pasternack, Eve Espey
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Intrauterine devices in adolescents
Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2011The stubborn epidemic of teen pregnancy remains a major public health problem in the United States. This review discusses the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) in United States teens as a potential strategy to reduce teen pregnancy. Traditionally, the IUD was not thought of as an appropriate teen contraceptive method.Recently, IUDs have become a ...
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Pioneers of the intrauterine device
The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 1997The history of the intrauterine device is remarkably short and its survival has been jeopardized several times from the beginning when Gräfenberg introduced the intrauterine ring in 1928, and later when product liability claims in the USA forced companies to withdraw the IUD from the market.
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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.
Helen L. D. Duguid +3 more
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