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Copper Intrauterine Device

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Long acting reversible contraception has become increasing popular in woman of reproductive age. The intrauterine device (IUD) offers women a contraception that does not require daily attention, is easily placed and provides safe and effectivebirth control. There are both hormonal and nonhormonal types of intrauterine devices, with the copper IUD (nonhormonal) allowing for ten years of continuous contraception.

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    1. Department of Medical Education, St. Joseph’s Family Medicine Residency, Syracuse, NY, USA

      Elizabeth H. McNany

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    1. Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Medical Director, Rutgers University Student Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

      Cathryn B. Heath

    2. Medical Director of Primary Care, St. Joseph’s Health, Professor of Family Medicine, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, USA

      Sandra M. Sulik

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    McNany, E.H. (2020). Copper Intrauterine Device. In: Heath, C., Sulik, S. (eds) Primary Care Procedures in Women's Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28884-6_12

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