The intrauterine contraceptive device: An often-forgotten and maligned method of contraception

Although 90% of women at risk for unintended pregnancy in the United States use contraception,

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 1999-07, Vol.181 (1), p.1-5
Main Authors: Dardano, Kristin L., Burkman, Ronald T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Candidates for use
Contraceptive Agents, Female - therapeutic use
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
intrauterine contraceptive device
Intrauterine Devices - adverse effects
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated - adverse effects
Levonorgestrel - therapeutic use
levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive device
mechanism of action
Medical sciences
Other methods of contraception. Sterilization
pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - complications
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Summary:Although 90% of women at risk for unintended pregnancy in the United States use contraception,
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9378(99)70426-6