The Intrauterine Device and the Intrauterine System

Overview

Journal Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2014 Jun 21

PMID 24947600

Citations 6

Authors

E Stephen Searle

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Abstract

Intrauterine 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. Potential exists to increase uptake of these more effective methods. In this chapter, we review the clinical advantages, disadvantages and cost-effectiveness of intrauterine contraception. We discuss the management of complications along with advice for trainers, and briefly consider issues in developing countries.

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